Avalon Park · 2025-05
Avalon Park's 311 calls jump 50%, tree emergencies lead
Avalon Park logged 543 service requests in May, up from 362 the month before. Tree emergencies accounted for 110 of those calls, followed by 63 complaints about busted traffic signals. Permits climbed slightly to 11, but their total value dropped 40% to $213,000. Nine of those permits came through the express program. Violent crime rose sharply—38 incidents compared to 23 in April—while overall crime ticked up 11% to 89 cases. One restaurant failed inspection, down from two.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 11 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $213,417 |
| New business licenses | 7 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 543 |
| Reported crimes | 89 |
| Violent crimes | 38 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- HAIR UNIQUE (Limited Business License)
- WALGREENS #02387 (Tobacco)
- Montclare Senior Residences of Avalon Park Phase II (Regulated Business License)
- ANGELA JOHNSON (Peddler License)
- RENINA BOYD (Peddler License)
- CHICAGO FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC. (Limited Business License)
- HOE TOY CHOP SUEY (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 9
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 2
Top 311 request types
- Tree Emergency — 110
- Traffic Signal Out Complaint — 63
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 42
- Street Light Out Complaint — 28
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 28