City In Review: Chicago

East Side · 2025-09

East Side violent crime jumps to 45 as graffiti calls pile up

East Side recorded 117 crimes in September, down 10% from August's 130, but violent offenses climbed from 39 to 45. Residents filed 606 service requests, a 13% drop from the prior month, with graffiti removal topping the list at 66 calls. Garbage cart repairs drew 54 requests and abandoned vehicle complaints hit 49. Permits rose to 19—all through the express program—worth $233k combined. No businesses opened or closed.

By the numbers

Building permits19
Declared construction value$233,209
New business licenses8
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests606
Reported crimes117
Violent crimes45
Failed food inspections1

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