City In Review: Chicago

West Elsdon · 2026-02

West Elsdon permit value surges to $166k

Eight permits pulled in February totaled $165,670, up nearly 300% from January's $41,506. Five of those eight came through the express program. Seven new businesses opened, including Dream Clean Car Wash, Maxcare Auto Centers, and Sally's Beauty Company #3169. Service requests climbed 45% to 432, with Graffiti Removal Request topping the list at 93 calls. Crime reports rose sharply—69 total, up from 39 the prior month, including 20 violent incidents versus 13 in January.

By the numbers

Building permits8
Declared construction value$165,670
New business licenses7
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests432
Reported crimes69
Violent crimes20
Failed food inspections1

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