City In Review: Chicago

West Elsdon · 2025-07

West Elsdon permit count nearly triples to 23

West Elsdon logged 23 permits in July, up 188% from June's eight, though total value slipped 30% to $347k. A dozen were express permits, seven for signage. Service requests jumped 48%, with graffiti removal leading at 132 calls—more than twice the next category. The neighborhood also fielded 60 garbage cart requests and 58 rodent complaints. Violent crime fell 18% to 22 incidents. Overall crime stayed flat at 80.

By the numbers

Building permits23
Declared construction value$346,692
New business licenses10
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests754
Reported crimes80
Violent crimes22
Failed food inspections1

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