City In Review: Chicago

Roseland · 2025-10

Roseland permit value falls $633k, violent crime up 12%

Roseland logged 35 permits worth $1.1 million in October, down from $1.76 million the month before. Most permits came through the city's express program. Violent crime climbed to 171 incidents from 153, while overall crime ticked up slightly to 494 cases. Service requests fell 4% to 1,551, led by 151 calls about streetlights out. Six food establishments failed inspections, up from four. Tree debris clean-up requests hit 90.

By the numbers

Building permits35
Declared construction value$1,127,283
New business licenses12
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1551
Reported crimes494
Violent crimes171
Failed food inspections6

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