City In Review: Chicago

West Ridge · 2024-04

West Ridge logged $242k in permits, led by express work

West Ridge pulled 11 permits worth $242k in April, most of them through the express program. Residents filed 209 tree trim requests—though the city's no longer accepting that category—and 138 abandoned vehicle complaints. Potholes drew 116 calls. Police recorded 302 crimes, 65 of them violent. Fourteen food establishments failed inspection. No new businesses opened or closed during the month.

By the numbers

Building permits11
Declared construction value$241,600
New business licenses30
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1456
Reported crimes302
Violent crimes65
Failed food inspections14

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