City In Review: Chicago

Avalon Park · 2025-10

Avalon Park permit value jumps to $770k

Avalon Park pulled 17 permits in October, down from 26 the month prior, but their total value climbed 72% to roughly $770,000. Ten of those were express permits, with another six renovation or alteration jobs. No new business licenses showed up. Service requests fell 23% to 306—street lights out led the list with 35 calls, followed by abandoned vehicles and garbage cart issues. Crime ticked up slightly: 93 incidents versus 82 in September, including 31 violent offenses.

By the numbers

Building permits17
Declared construction value$769,551
New business licenses5
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests306
Reported crimes93
Violent crimes31
Failed food inspections2

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