City In Review: Chicago

Edison Park · 2025-05

Edison Park permit value jumps to $1.7 million

Permit value in Edison Park more than doubled to $1.7 million in May, up from $793k the month before, even as the number of permits dipped slightly to 11. Four new construction permits led the way. Residents filed 401 service requests, a 17.6% bump from April, with tree removal inspections and pothole complaints tied at 41 each. Violent crime ticked up from three incidents to five. No businesses opened or closed, and no food inspections failed.

By the numbers

Building permits11
Declared construction value$1,704,673
New business licenses2
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests401
Reported crimes22
Violent crimes5
Failed food inspections0

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