City In Review: Chicago

West Lawn · 2025-12

West Lawn permit value drops 89% to $142k

West Lawn pulled 12 permits in December worth $142,000 total—down 89% from November's $1.3 million. Ten were express permits, two for signs. No new businesses opened during the month.

By the numbers

Building permits12
Declared construction value$141,669
New business licenses11
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests743
Reported crimes145
Violent crimes36
Failed food inspections4

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