City In Review: Chicago

West Elsdon · 2025-02

West Elsdon gets 110 graffiti removal requests

West Elsdon logged 110 graffiti removal requests in February, far outpacing abandoned vehicles (60) and potholes (54). The neighborhood saw 478 service requests overall, up 11% from January. Four permits totaled $75,373—down 33% from the previous month's $112,279. Three were express-program permits. Crime dropped slightly: 70 incidents compared to 74 in January, with violent offenses down from 25 to 20. No new businesses opened or closed.

By the numbers

Building permits4
Declared construction value$75,373
New business licenses4
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests478
Reported crimes70
Violent crimes20
Failed food inspections1

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