Gage Park · 2025-01
Gage Park gets 289 graffiti removal requests
Gage Park logged 289 graffiti removal requests in January, nearly three times the next-highest 311 category (abandoned vehicles, 103). Six permits pulled during the month totaled $280,100, down from nine permits and $424,700 in December. Violent crime dropped 25%, from 69 incidents to 52. Two food establishments failed inspections, double December's count. No new businesses opened or closed. Service requests overall dipped 3%, to 955.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 6 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $280,100 |
| New business licenses | 12 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 955 |
| Reported crimes | 172 |
| Violent crimes | 52 |
| Failed food inspections | 2 |
New businesses
- 4 BROTHERS TIRES AND RIMS (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- PREMIER TITLE & PLATES, INC. (Limited Business License)
- QR TAX CONSULTING, INC. (Limited Business License)
- AMERICAS GYM (Regulated Business License)
- MCDONALDS (Retail Food Establishment)
- KEDZIE 52 TITULOS Y PLACAS (Limited Business License)
- CLARK (Tobacco)
- CLARK (Retail Food Establishment)
- CLARK (Filling Station)
- MARATHON ON WESTERN (Tobacco)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 3
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 3
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 289
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 103
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 53
- Check for Leak — 47
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 38