City In Review: Chicago

West Lawn · 2025-03

West Lawn violent crime up 48% in March

West Lawn logged 34 violent crimes in March, up 48% from February's 23. Overall crime rose 8%, to 141 incidents. Residents filed 897 service requests, with graffiti removal (161) topping the list. The neighborhood pulled 10 permits worth $76,400—down 7% in dollar terms from last month—most of them through the express program. No new businesses opened or closed.

By the numbers

Building permits10
Declared construction value$76,412
New business licenses25
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests897
Reported crimes141
Violent crimes34
Failed food inspections2

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