City In Review: Chicago

West Elsdon · 2025-10

West Elsdon permit value doubles to $114k

West Elsdon logged $114,390 in permit value in October, up 122% from September's $51,479. The neighborhood pulled eight permits total—seven through the express program, one for renovation work. No new businesses opened or closed. Service requests dipped slightly to 443, with graffiti removal topping the list at 104 calls. Crime ticked up to 71 incidents, but violent offenses dropped 24% to 19. One food establishment failed inspection.

By the numbers

Building permits8
Declared construction value$114,390
New business licenses16
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests443
Reported crimes71
Violent crimes19
Failed food inspections1

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