City In Review: Chicago

Clearing · 2026-03

Clearing permit value hits $3M on big project

Clearing logged $3 million in permit value in March, up from $188k the month before—a 1,505% jump likely driven by one or two large projects. The neighborhood issued 14 permits, 11 through the express program. Fifteen new businesses opened, including three separate BP licenses (tobacco, filling station, retail food), RNB Truck Center for motor vehicle work, and Eyebrows Threading and Spa 2. Service requests rose 10% to 805, led by 151 tree trim requests and 110 pothole complaints. Violent crime edged up from 13 to 16 incidents; overall crime fell slightly to 65. One food establishment failed inspection.

By the numbers

Building permits14
Declared construction value$3,022,154
New business licenses15
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests805
Reported crimes65
Violent crimes16
Failed food inspections1

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