City In Review: Chicago

Edison Park · 2026-03

Edison Park permit value drops 87% despite four new businesses

Four new businesses opened in Edison Park, including DEB AT THE STUDIO and McDonagh Construction, but total permit value fell from $808k to $105k—a drop of 87%. The neighborhood pulled nine permits (up from five), seven of them through the express program. Service requests jumped 34%, led by 55 pothole complaints and 40 tree emergencies. Violent crime went from two incidents to five. Two food establishments failed inspections, compared to zero the month prior.

By the numbers

Building permits9
Declared construction value$105,206
New business licenses4
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests370
Reported crimes13
Violent crimes5
Failed food inspections2

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