City In Review: Chicago

Gage Park · 2025-12

Graffiti calls hit 130 in Gage Park

Gage Park fielded 857 service requests in December, up 20% from November, with Graffiti Removal Request leading at 130 calls. Abandoned Vehicle Complaint came in second with 95. The neighborhood added 11 new businesses, including Gordo's Tamales (a mobile food vendor), Jesses Place Restaurant, and two child development centers. Permits dropped to five, all through the express program, totaling $13,050—down 88% from November's $107,700. Violent crime rose 12% to 55 incidents, while overall crime fell 8% to 163.

By the numbers

Building permits5
Declared construction value$13,050
New business licenses11
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests857
Reported crimes163
Violent crimes55
Failed food inspections1

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