City In Review: Chicago

Edison Park · 2025-09

Edison Park permits jump 54%, hit $441k

Edison Park issued 17 permits in September, up from 11 the month before, with total valuation climbing 29% to roughly $441,000. Thirteen of those were express permits. Crime ticked up to 15 incidents from 11, though violent crime held steady at two. Service requests dropped 13% to 362, led by 51 water lead test kit requests and 34 requests for blue recycling carts. One food establishment failed inspection. No new businesses opened or closed during the month.

By the numbers

Building permits17
Declared construction value$440,960
New business licenses6
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests362
Reported crimes15
Violent crimes2
Failed food inspections1

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