Jefferson Park · 2024-07
Violent crime up 56% as permits hit $1.08 million
Jefferson Park logged $1.08 million in permit work in July, up 24% from June on the same number of permits. Fourteen were express permits; new construction accounted for three. Violent crime jumped from 18 incidents to 28—a 56% rise—while overall crime dipped slightly. The 311 line fielded 1,063 requests, down 8%, with potholes (115) and rodent complaints (107) leading the list. Three food establishments failed inspections, one more than the previous month.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 25 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,079,470 |
| New business licenses | 12 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1063 |
| Reported crimes | 91 |
| Violent crimes | 28 |
| Failed food inspections | 3 |
New businesses
- CHICAGO FIREWOOD (Manufacturing Establishments)
- EXTRA SPACE STORAGE #6381 (Limited Business License)
- The Highstool (Outdoor Patio)
- AUTOZONE #4441 (Limited Business License)
- CLOSETS BY DESIGN OF DOWNTOWN CHICAGO (Manufacturing Establishments)
- CLOSETS BY DESIGN OF DOWNTOWN CHICAGO (Regulated Business License)
- CRYSTAL OVERHEAD DOOR (Regulated Business License)
- DREAM NAILS (Limited Business License)
- M & M AUTO CLINIC, INC. (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- 7- ELEVEN #30105F (Tobacco)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 14
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 6
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 3
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 1
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 115
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 107
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 84
- Tree Emergency — 68
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 65