City In Review: Chicago

Chicago Lawn · 2024-11

Chicago Lawn permit activity drops 29% in November

Chicago Lawn issued 34 permits in November, down from 48 the month before. Permit value slipped 14% to about $763,000. More than two-thirds of the permits—23 out of 34—came through the city's express program, which handles smaller jobs. The neighborhood also logged seven sign permits, three renovation jobs, and one elevator permit.

By the numbers

Building permits34
Declared construction value$762,930
New business licenses21
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1245
Reported crimes377
Violent crimes140
Failed food inspections2

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