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Ward 40 at a glance
Crime is down 11% on the same point last year, and the ward is 13th-lowest of 50 for crimes per square mile.
$20.7MSep 18, 20265215 N California AveRenovation/Alterationself cert 2019 cbc: interior alterations to existing mercantile space on the ground floor of the foster medical pailion within the swedish covenant hospital campus for a new business occupancy outpatient space as per plans (occupancy b, type iia construction)
$18MDec 22, 20252923 W Lawrence AveNew Constructiondds / 2019 cbc: revision to permit 101051379 to include interior & exterior modifications of a 5-story residential building to include one (1) additional dwelling unit (41 total units: 34 dwelling units + 7 efficiency units) and relocation of parking (19 automobile spaces + 40 bike spaces) as per plans. (construction type: iia / occupancy classification: r-2 / m) consultant reviewer: globetrotters engineering
$5.7MJan 15, 20265140 N California AveRenovation/Alteration
Crimes by month, 25 months
221Sep 2026· ▼ 15% vs Sep 2025· average ward 393
454
Oct 2024Ward 40Average wardOct 2026
Most reported, 2026 · vs 2025
Theft50328%▼ 24%
Battery34919%▲ 6%
Criminal Damage17810%▼ 24%
Assault1709%▲ 4%
Other Offense1619%▲ 22%
Deceptive Practice1378%▼ 23%
Burglary1146%▼ 10%
When incidents happen · last 12 months
Busiest: Thu 12p–1p · 32 incidents · 1.3% of the year
Aggravated Domestic Battery - Other Dangerous Weapon
020xx W Morse Ave
Abandoned Vehicle Complaint34011%
Graffiti Removal Request30010%
Finance Parking Code Enforcement Review2769%
Yard Waste Pick-Up Request2568%
Garbage Cart Maintenance2257%
Oct 12, 2026
Graffiti Removal Request
5340 N LINCOLN AVE
Open
Oct 12, 2026
Garbage Cart Maintenance
5314 N LEAVITT ST
Open
Oct 12, 2026
Stray Animal Complaint
2409 W BALMORAL AVE
Open
Oct 12, 2026
Blue Recycling Cart
5314 N LEAVITT ST
Open
Oct 12, 2026
Yard Waste Pick-Up Request
1711 W THORNDALE AVE
Open
Oct 12, 2026
Yard Waste Pick-Up Request
6104 N HERMITAGE AVE
Open
self cert 2019 cbc: interior alterations to existing 4th floor women's health center exam rooms, staff lounge, corridors & waiting areas to include new partitions and mep work as per plans (occupancy b, type ia construction)
$5MJan 28, 20265029 N Lincoln AveNew Constructiondds 2019 cbc: full building permit for 5 story 47 d.u. building, 1st floor retail, 16 car garage at 1st floor, rooftop deck, pergola, rooftop stair enclosures, elevator penthouse, entire building sprinklered, 1 exterior loading berth, 6' high 14' by 3.5' masonry trash enclosure, patio at 1st story, deck from 2nd to 5th story as per plan (occupancy group r-2, s-2, m, type iiia construction) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il
$3MJan 29, 20266829 N Western AveNew Constructionspr 2019 cbc erect a 2 story type iia 2 story fully sprinklered religious building which includes an elevator and a 46 car parking garage on the ground level with a trash enclosure, as per plans. type a3 occupancy classification as per plans**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **
$2.2MDec 2, 20256300 N Ridge AveRenovation/Alterationspr 2019 cbrc: 1-story addition to existing 2 story building to expand the existing kitchen and gift shop. work to include, new partitions, mechanical, electrical and plumbing. no change of use. (b-business, a-2 assembly, m-mercantile, ib construction) per plans **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
$2MDec 1, 20252740 W Foster AveRenovation/Alterationself cert 2019 cbc: interior buildout of a new outpatient behavioral health office space in lower level of existing 4 story medical office building as per plans (occupancy b, type iia construction)
$1.5MFeb 5, 20262300 W Peterson AveRenovation/Alterationstandard plan reivew ==2019 cbrc== interior renovation to existing surgery center---- no change in use---within existing building-- first floor
Sidewalk72
Parking Lot / Garage (Non Residential)66
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Oct 3, 2026
Theft
Retail Theft
021xx W Peterson Ave
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Oct 3, 2026
Battery
Aggravated Domestic Battery - Other Dangerous Weapon
