City In Review: Chicago

Edison Park · 2026-04

Edison Park permit value jumps to $889k

Eleven permits in April totaled $889k, up from $105k the month before. Seven were express permits; three covered renovations. 311 requests climbed 19% to 441, led by 82 pothole complaints. Crime dropped sharply—three incidents versus 13 in March, with violent crime down from five to two. Two businesses opened: River Spa (regulated license) and HC Strategic Advisors. No food inspection failures.

By the numbers

Building permits11
Declared construction value$888,666
New business licenses2
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests441
Reported crimes3
Violent crimes2
Failed food inspections0

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