City In Review: Chicago

Jefferson Park · 2024-05

Jefferson Park logs 97 tree emergencies in May

Jefferson Park fielded 961 service requests in May, up 41% from April's 680. Tree emergencies led with 97 calls, followed by 93 debris cleanup requests and 90 rodent complaints. Permits climbed from 9 to 22—a 144% jump—though their total value fell 47% to $312k. Nineteen were express permits, the kind that skip full plan review. Crime dropped slightly to 84 incidents from 93, with violent offenses down from 30 to 25. No new business licenses or closures turned up.

By the numbers

Building permits22
Declared construction value$312,347
New business licenses19
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests961
Reported crimes84
Violent crimes25
Failed food inspections1

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