City In Review: Chicago

Avondale · 2026-05

Cermak Fresh Market adds patio, booze permits

Eight new business licenses came through in May, down from 13 the month before. Cermak Fresh Market grabbed four: retail food, package goods, on-premises consumption, and an outdoor patio. Bud and Rita's got a limited business license. Carnicería Ruiz and a 7-Eleven each added tobacco permits. Permits, 311 calls, crimes, and food inspections all came back zero this month.

By the numbers

Building permits0
Declared construction value$0
New business licenses8
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests0
Reported crimes0
Violent crimes0
Failed food inspections0

New businesses

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