I did request rent roll and vacancy rates, information from local HUD office and plan to talk to police in addition to crime research. 

They spend more time criticizing the police than supporting them and trying to make the city safe.As far as the charts, keep in mind there could be people leaving Chicago for the suburbs.

Police report is expected by Tuesday.I've never done an eviction before. 

Here's what I gleaned as a summary of hardening tips for reducing turnover/maintenance costs:panasonic bath fans with timers in bathrooms4 coats of poly on wood floorsdouble door stopstile floors, showers vs surroundssingle lever shower valve vs. doublereplace toilets with steel parts/mechanicals whenever it starts to runKwikset smart keys (some debate over efficacy)door stoppers on all hingesremove pop-up drains and replace with commercial drains2' drain lines from sinks with an accessible clean outbuy a key cutter - maker for $50 on craigslistGranite tile counters - need a diamond polisher and tile sawUsed Fixed vs. friction shower rodsKeyed deadbolt and passage knob on outside doors to prevent accidental lockout5/8' fire core drywall - can't put a fist thru it and its fire-resistant1/4" board to back up towel rodspolyurethane cabinets under sink to pre seal and drain water to the floor2x4 base under cabinets to prevent particle board cabinets from failing where they meet the floorVinyl scrap under sink and up the back wallBest of luck!

My contractor told the kids (against my wishes) that they would call the police if they didn't stay off the property and so the kids went back to the dad and told him and then he came over and started yelling at my guys and said they have every right to play where they want.

I wouldn't mind putting in the time to police my own properties.

That Canadian has the right idea, LOL.Zoning is accomplished based on restrictive uses under police powers (Ooops, basic RE stuff) categories or zoning areas are set from a highest use or restriction to the lowest restriction.

I do know they recently had to close most of their public schools down due to lack of funding and the police and fire department was asking for donations of toiletries and etc.

A client who bought a SFH off University Ave near EPA City Hall because it was across from Police Dept.

Should I say call the police and have them removed for trespassing?