Forest Glen · Then vs Now
Forest Glen: 2024-06 vs 2025-06
A side-by-side look at how Forest Glen shifted between two periods.
| 2024-06 | 2025-06 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 22 | 19 | -14% |
| Construction value ($) | $2,230,751 | $839,471 | -62% |
| New business licenses | 7 | 11 | +57% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 914 | 882 | -4% |
| Reported crimes | 57 | 50 | -12% |
| Violent crimes | 5 | 9 | +80% |
| Failed food inspections | 2 | 0 | -100% |
2024-06
Forest Glen permit values jump 33% on fewer projects
Forest Glen pulled 22 permits worth $2.2 million in June, two fewer than May but 33% higher in total value. Fifteen were express permits; one new construction job accounted for much of the dollar swing. Tree-related 311 requests dominated the month—122 debris cleanups, 98 emergencies, 62 removal inspections—suggesting storm damage or an active trimming season. Crime ticked up 27% to 57 incidents, though violent offenses dropped from six to five. Two food establishments failed inspections, double May's count.
2025-06
Forest Glen crime doubles as permit value jumps 79%
Forest Glen recorded 50 crimes in June, up from 24 the month before—a 108% spike that included nine violent offenses. On the permits side, value rose 79% to about $839k, though most of that came through 15 express permits rather than major renovations. Residents filed 108 pothole complaints and 79 tree debris requests, contributing to an overall 12% bump in 311 calls. No new businesses opened or closed. The crime jump is sharp enough to warrant a second look at what changed, but the data doesn't say.
New businesses — 2024-06
- CHUNN THAI CUISINE (Retail Food Establishment)
- CITY'S EDGE BAR & GRILL (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- CITY'S EDGE BAR & GRILL (Retail Food Establishment)
- URBAN CITY SMOKE SHOP 1 INC. (Tobacco)
- Meeting Tomorrow LLC (Limited Business License)
- CHICAGO COP SHOP (Regulated Business License)
- EDGEBROOK SAUGANASH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (Pop-Up Retail User)
New businesses — 2025-06
- Development Resources Inc (Regulated Business License)
- CHRISTOPHER M MONAGHAN (Peddler License)
- CHAI ASIAN BISTRO (Special Event Food)
- Bishop Image Group (Manufacturing Establishments)
- U-HAUL MVG & STRG OF JEFFERSON PARK (Limited Business License)
- URBAN CITY SMOKE SHOP 1 INC. (Tobacco)
- GREENGO, INC. (Regulated Business License)
- NOOR ASSOCIATES INC. (Regulated Business License)
- AMBER RISTICK (Peddler License)
- BELLA BOBA CAFE (Retail Food Establishment)