City In Review: Chicago

Humboldt Park · 2026-02

Humboldt Park 311 calls jump 54% in February

311 calls spiked to 1,323 in February, up 54% from January. Graffiti removal requests led with 136, followed by tree-trim requests (129) and abandoned vehicle complaints (123). Crime climbed 33% to 388 incidents, with violent offenses up 43% to 116. Permits hit 29, a 32% increase, led by 19 express permits. Total permit value rose 42% to $2.4 million. Twenty-six new businesses opened, a slight decline from 28 in January. Eagle Collision and Ultimate Sin Tattoo Parlor were among the arrivals, along with a Wingstop.

By the numbers

Building permits29
Declared construction value$2,407,539
New business licenses26
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1323
Reported crimes388
Violent crimes116
Failed food inspections2

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