City In Review: Chicago

Chatham · 2025-08

Chatham permit value jumps to $3.1 million

Chatham logged $3.1 million in permit work in August, more than triple the previous month's $931k, even as the number of permits dipped from 35 to 29. Express permits dominated the month with 17 applications, followed by nine renovation or alteration permits. One new construction permit contributed to the total. No new business licenses or closures were recorded.

By the numbers

Building permits29
Declared construction value$3,126,561
New business licenses19
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests2029
Reported crimes435
Violent crimes142
Failed food inspections8

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