City In Review: Chicago

Clearing · 2025-02

Clearing permit value jumps 90% on $1.67M total

Clearing pulled six permits in February worth $1.67 million combined, nearly double January's $879k despite four fewer permits overall. Three came through the express program; the rest covered signs, new construction, and elevator work. Crime dropped a third to 70 incidents, with violent offenses down 47% to 17. Rodent complaints led 311 activity at 135, followed by 80 reports of dead traffic signals and 74 potholes. No new businesses opened or closed.

By the numbers

Building permits6
Declared construction value$1,668,700
New business licenses5
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests616
Reported crimes70
Violent crimes17
Failed food inspections1

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