City In Review: Chicago

East Side · 2026-02

East Side crime jumps to 81 reports in February

Crime reports in East Side climbed from 48 to 81 in February, a 69% jump. Violent offenses ticked up slightly from 18 to 19. Meanwhile, 311 calls spiked 62% to 475. Tree-trim requests led with 52 calls, followed by 46 abandoned-vehicle complaints and 44 street-light-outs. Permit activity slid the other way: only five permits pulled, down from six, and their combined value dropped 84% to roughly $69k. Two new businesses opened—O'Reilly Auto Parts #4383 and Grace Tax Professionals—down from six in January. One food establishment failed an inspection.

By the numbers

Building permits5
Declared construction value$69,287
New business licenses2
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests475
Reported crimes81
Violent crimes19
Failed food inspections1

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