City In Review: Chicago

Uptown · 2025-12

Uptown logs 375 snow sidewalk complaints in December

Service requests climbed 33% as winter hit. Of 1,374 total, 375 were for uncleared sidewalks and 110 for ice and snow removal. Graffiti removal drew 114 requests. Permit activity fell sharply—down 43% by count and 49% by dollar value to $5.5 million. New businesses included New Kaneshie Supermarket, a retail food spot, and Bolt Fitness. Crime dropped 13%, with violent offenses down 26%.

By the numbers

Building permits17
Declared construction value$5,518,188
New business licenses20
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1374
Reported crimes281
Violent crimes79
Failed food inspections1

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