City In Review: Chicago

Lake View · 2025-06

Lake View logs 291 graffiti calls, crime up 30%

Lake View logged 2,482 service requests in June, up 23% from May. Graffiti removal led with 291 calls, followed by 217 rodent complaints and 130 pothole reports. Crime jumped to 669 incidents, a 30% increase that included 162 violent offenses. Permits rose to 104 from 91, though their total value fell 27% to $14.8 million. Express permits made up 59 of the 104. No new business licenses or closures appeared this month.

By the numbers

Building permits104
Declared construction value$14,779,162
New business licenses108
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests2482
Reported crimes669
Violent crimes162
Failed food inspections16

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