City In Review: Chicago

Hegewisch · 2026-02

Hegewisch logs 49 dead-streetlight calls in February

Hegewisch fielded 260 service requests in February, up 69% from January, with 49 calls about dead streetlights leading the list. Potholes (25) and garbage-cart issues (19) also ranked high. Permit count fell from seven to three, but dollar value jumped to $204k. Five businesses opened, including Taqueria El Taquin (retail food and on-premise consumption) and P.R Salon. Crime rose to 72 incidents from 45; violent offenses dipped by one to 17.

By the numbers

Building permits3
Declared construction value$203,909
New business licenses5
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests260
Reported crimes72
Violent crimes17
Failed food inspections0

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