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Ward 5 at a glance
Crime is up 4% on the same point last year, and the ward is middle of the pack (17th of 50) for crimes per square mile.
$15.8MMay 4, 20265700 S Dusable Lake Shore DrRenovation/Alterationdds 2019 cbrc: alteration permit for selective interior & exterior demolition at the south entrance of existing museum builiding, including removal of ceilings, walls, stairs, light fixtures, mep equipment, exterior pavers, wall panels, and lagoon wall damaged elements; no new construction or occupancy changes.(occupancy group a-3; type ia construction) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il
$7.5MNov 14, 20251439 E 53rd StPermit – Express Permit Programrepair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 packaged terminal dx system(trane ysk150a3s0h roof) . electrical work under this permit = no . locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, on roof.
$6.9MApr 30, 20265734 S Ellis AveRenovation/Alterationspr 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to sub-basement level in a 6 story research building due to electrical infrastructure improvements. new exterior gas generator installed on ground level to support emergency and life safety systems (group b, type ib construction)
Crimes by month, 25 months
538Sep 2026· ▼ 0% vs Sep 2025· average ward 393
604
Oct 2024Ward 5Average wardOct 2026
Most reported, 2026 · vs 2025
Battery92721%▲ 5%
Theft86720%▼ 13%
Criminal Damage66815%▲ 19%
Assault52012%▲ 5%
Motor Vehicle Theft3869%▲ 4%
Other Offense3097%▼ 6%
Burglary2856%▲ 62%
When incidents happen · last 12 months
Busiest: Tue 12a–1a · 66 incidents · 1.1% of the year
$6.4MSep 4, 20265550 S University AvePermit – Express Permit Programtuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2500 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. parapet rebuilding: 250 sq. ft. location: exterior facade masonry repairs..
$6MMar 30, 20264800 S Chicago Beach DrRenovation/Alterationspr 2019 cbrc: limited scope replacement of the existing kitchen risers. no changes in exiting or occupancy. the project touches approximately 291 units
$4.8MJan 23, 20261414 E 59th StRenovation/Alterationspr 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to common areas and 456 sleeping units in 12 story dormitory building due to fire alarm replacement (group r-2 with a-3 accessory occupancy; type ib construction) per plans
$3.8MAug 1, 20265835 S Kimbark AvePermit – Express Permit Programlow voltage/communication electrical work. install security. specific location: judd hall.
$3MNov 19, 20251900 E 71st StRenovation/Alterationinterior alterations to convert ground level restaurant/retail/repair service space to new restaurant space w/ proposed outdoor dining area in an existing 3 story mixed use building (occupancy group a-2; type 11a construction) per plans.(conditional permit subject to field inspections)
