East Garfield Park · 2025-10
East Garfield Park permit value jumps to $9.1M
East Garfield Park pulled 30 permits in October, down from 35 the month before, but their total value climbed 66% to $9.1 million. Most were express permits—16 of the 30—with another five each for signs and renovations. Three new-construction permits rounded out the activity. No new businesses opened or closed during the month, and service request data wasn't available.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 30 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $9,092,111 |
| New business licenses | 11 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 860 |
| Reported crimes | 370 |
| Violent crimes | 129 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- LAMINE GROCERIES (Tobacco)
- LAMINE GROCERIES (Retail Food Establishment)
- Odd Machine, Inc (Limited Business License)
- ROUTE 66 DINER (Mobile Food License)
- SPICY DESI CHICAGO (Mobile Food License)
- CB'S CATERING LLC (Caterer's Liquor License)
- SkyART (Children's Services Facility License)
- LITTLE DEETAILING AUTO SPA (Limited Business License)
- CB'S CATERING LLC (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- VITTLES EXPRESS (Mobile Food License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 16
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 5
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 5
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 3
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 70
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 69
- Traffic Signal Out Complaint — 66
- Fly Dumping Complaint — 66
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 64