City In Review: Chicago

Auburn Gresham · 2026-03

Auburn Gresham permit value jumps to $3.5M

Permit value in Auburn Gresham shot up 292% in March, hitting $3.5 million—roughly four times February's $893k. The 41 permits included 31 through the express program. Nine new businesses opened, including Kidcove Learning Center, El Rayo Tacos, and Golden Gate Funeral Home. Service requests climbed 53%, driven by 231 pothole complaints. Violent crime dropped 16%, from 160 incidents to 134.

By the numbers

Building permits41
Declared construction value$3,497,704
New business licenses9
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1681
Reported crimes397
Violent crimes134
Failed food inspections0

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