City In Review: Chicago

West Lawn · 2025-08

West Lawn permit value jumps to $480k

West Lawn pulled 13 permits worth $480k in August, nearly ten times July's $46k. Most were express-program jobs; three covered renovations. The neighborhood logged 2,364 service requests, up 23%, with 1,220 for water in basements—more than half the total. Crime ticked up 8% to 162 incidents, though violent offenses held flat at 38. Three food establishments failed inspections, compared to one the month before. No new businesses opened or closed.

By the numbers

Building permits13
Declared construction value$479,917
New business licenses15
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests2364
Reported crimes162
Violent crimes38
Failed food inspections3

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