City In Review: Chicago

East Garfield Park · 2025-07

East Garfield Park permit value drops 68%

East Garfield Park pulled 29 permits in July, up from 23 the month before, but the total value fell from $5.4 million to $1.8 million—a 68% drop. Most of the work came through the express permit program, which accounted for 21 of the 29 permits. Three permits were for new construction. No new businesses opened or closed during the month.

By the numbers

Building permits29
Declared construction value$1,758,003
New business licenses12
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1114
Reported crimes388
Violent crimes158
Failed food inspections2

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