City In Review: Chicago

East Side · 2026-03

East Side permit value jumps to $1.28 million

Permit value in East Side shot up 1,750 percent in March, hitting $1.28 million on 13 permits — up from $69k the month prior. Ten of those were express permits. Seven new businesses opened, including Paleteria Mi Lindo Michoacan, Thimi's Empanadas, and Dulceria Velasco. Violent crime climbed from 19 incidents to 29. Garbage cart maintenance led 311 requests with 61 calls, followed by 54 streetlight complaints.

By the numbers

Building permits13
Declared construction value$1,281,838
New business licenses7
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests533
Reported crimes100
Violent crimes29
Failed food inspections3

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