City In Review: Chicago

Clearing · 2025-01

Clearing permit value hits $879k in January

Permit value in Clearing jumped 471% to $879,000 in January, even as the count dipped by one to ten total. Six were express permits; three were renovations. Rodent complaints led 311 calls, which rose 33% to 588—135 were for rat baiting. Crime reports climbed 35% to 105. Violent offenses ticked up 14% to 32. Two food establishments failed inspections, double December's tally.

By the numbers

Building permits10
Declared construction value$879,215
New business licenses12
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests588
Reported crimes105
Violent crimes32
Failed food inspections2

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