City In Review: Chicago

East Side · 2024-06

East Side crime jumps 27% in June

Crime reports in East Side rose to 114 in June, up from 90 the prior month. Violent offenses climbed even faster—38 cases, a 46% jump. Service requests dropped 6%, with garbage cart maintenance (67 requests) and streetlight complaints (47) leading the list. Permit activity held steady at seven filings, though their combined value dipped slightly to $144k. Six of those permits came through the city's express program. No new businesses opened or closed.

By the numbers

Building permits7
Declared construction value$143,910
New business licenses6
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests632
Reported crimes114
Violent crimes38
Failed food inspections0

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