City In Review: Chicago

Englewood · 2025-04

Englewood permit value jumps to $3.4 million

Englewood pulled 26 permits in April worth $3.4 million, up 340% from March's $765k. Most permits came through the express program (17 of 26), with another six for renovations or alterations. No new businesses opened or closed. Residents filed 1,045 service requests, led by garbage cart issues (72) and abandoned vehicle complaints (66). Crime dropped 9% to 421 incidents; violent offenses fell 10% to 162. Graffiti removal and vacant building complaints each drew more than 55 requests.

By the numbers

Building permits26
Declared construction value$3,365,761
New business licenses6
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1045
Reported crimes421
Violent crimes162
Failed food inspections0

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