City In Review: Chicago

Auburn Gresham · 2025-06

Auburn Gresham permit filings jump 89% on express work

Permit activity in Auburn Gresham nearly doubled in June, with 66 filings worth $3 million—up from 35 the month before. Fifty of those were express permits, the fast-track category for smaller jobs. Total dollar value climbed 151%, driven in part by one new construction permit. Eight sign permits and six renovation filings rounded out the month. No new business licenses, no license closures, no 311 service requests logged.

By the numbers

Building permits66
Declared construction value$3,028,934
New business licenses18
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1900
Reported crimes557
Violent crimes224
Failed food inspections0

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