City In Review: Chicago

Woodlawn · 2026-03

Woodlawn permit value climbs to $1.9M

Woodlawn issued 26 permits in March, up from 16 the month before, with total value climbing to roughly $1.9 million. Seventeen of those permits came through the express program. The neighborhood added 10 new businesses, including 7 Seas Food & Meat Mart #3 and a Jewel Food Store. 311 calls spiked 48% to 696, led by 84 abandoned vehicle complaints and 76 pothole reports. Crime ticked up 27% overall to 320 incidents, with violent offenses edging from 87 to 93.

By the numbers

Building permits26
Declared construction value$1,896,208
New business licenses10
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests696
Reported crimes320
Violent crimes93
Failed food inspections0

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