City In Review: Chicago

Ashburn · 2025-09

Ashburn permit value hits $494k despite fewer pulls

Ashburn issued 32 permits in September, five fewer than August, but spending jumped 16% to $494k. Thirty-one of those permits came through the express program. Service requests fell 24% to 1,173, led by 118 garbage cart complaints. Violent crime ticked up from 45 to 55 incidents, though overall crime dropped 15%. No food inspections failed. No new businesses opened.

By the numbers

Building permits32
Declared construction value$493,670
New business licenses15
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1173
Reported crimes156
Violent crimes55
Failed food inspections0

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