Forest Glen · Then vs Now
Forest Glen: 2024-05 vs 2025-05
A side-by-side look at how Forest Glen shifted between two periods.
| 2024-05 | 2025-05 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 24 | 16 | -33% |
| Construction value ($) | $1,679,479 | $469,636 | -72% |
| New business licenses | 10 | 9 | -10% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 959 | 788 | -18% |
| Reported crimes | 45 | 24 | -47% |
| Violent crimes | 6 | 5 | -17% |
| Failed food inspections | 1 | 2 | +100% |
2024-05
Forest Glen permit value jumps to $1.7 million
Forest Glen's permit activity spiked in May, with 24 permits issued worth $1.68 million — up from just six permits and $53,000 the month before. Nearly all of that work (22 permits) came through the Express Permit Program, which handles routine projects like HVAC swaps and minor electrical work. One renovation permit and one new construction permit rounded out the month. No new businesses opened, none closed, and service requests stayed at zero.
2025-05
Forest Glen logs 119 tree emergencies in May
Forest Glen residents filed 788 service requests in May, up 23% from April, with tree emergencies leading the pack at 119 calls. Tree debris cleanup wasn't far behind at 116 requests, and another 64 people asked for new trees planted. The neighborhood pulled 16 permits worth $470k, down five permits from April but up 20% in dollar value. Crime ticked down slightly to 24 incidents, though violent offenses rose from four to five. Two food establishments failed inspections, down from five the month prior.
New businesses — 2024-05
- SPA DEL SOL (Limited Business License)
- New Look Decorating Inc. (Regulated Business License)
- FOSTER & ELSTON AUTO REPAIR (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- EDGEBROOK MOTEL (Regulated Business License)
- THIRD COAST GUITAR (Limited Business License)
- Slate Demolition LLC. (Regulated Business License)
- CHAI ASIAN BISTRO (Retail Food Establishment)
- SENIOR CARE PLUS HOME HEALTH, INC. (Limited Business License)
- BUST OUTS (Special Event Food)
- CHICAGO PRIVATE YACHT RENTALS, INC (Commercial Passenger Vessel)
New businesses — 2025-05
- DYNAMITE KICKBOXING (Limited Business License)
- NEW BOOK JOY BOOKTIQUE (Limited Business License)
- Northside Music Academy (Children's Services Facility License)
- TURNKEY TRAINING LLC (Regulated Business License)
- Lidia Varesco Design (Regulated Business License)
- ENTOURAGE DRIVING SCHOOL INC (Limited Business License)
- BUST OUTS (Retail Food Establishment)
- CHICAGO PRIVATE YACHT RENTALS, INC (Commercial Passenger Vessel)
- Windfree Solar (Limited Business License)