City In Review: Chicago

West Lawn · 2026-04

West Lawn permit value jumps to $2.9M

West Lawn saw permit value spike to $2.9 million in April, up from $194k the month before, even as the number of permits fell from 16 to 10. New businesses included Naye Aesthetics, Roth Eye Care PC, and Cremeria La Ordena #1, though overall openings dropped by more than half. Crime fell 44 percent—81 incidents versus 144 in March—with violent offenses down from 34 to 20. Residents filed 160 pothole complaints and 76 graffiti removal requests. One food establishment failed inspection, down from five.

By the numbers

Building permits10
Declared construction value$2,944,021
New business licenses6
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests784
Reported crimes81
Violent crimes20
Failed food inspections1

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