Forest Glen · 2024-06
Forest Glen permit values jump 33% on fewer projects
Forest Glen pulled 22 permits worth $2.2 million in June, two fewer than May but 33% higher in total value. Fifteen were express permits; one new construction job accounted for much of the dollar swing. Tree-related 311 requests dominated the month—122 debris cleanups, 98 emergencies, 62 removal inspections—suggesting storm damage or an active trimming season. Crime ticked up 27% to 57 incidents, though violent offenses dropped from six to five. Two food establishments failed inspections, double May's count.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 22 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $2,230,751 |
| New business licenses | 7 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 914 |
| Reported crimes | 57 |
| Violent crimes | 5 |
| Failed food inspections | 2 |
New businesses
- CHUNN THAI CUISINE (Retail Food Establishment)
- CITY'S EDGE BAR & GRILL (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- CITY'S EDGE BAR & GRILL (Retail Food Establishment)
- URBAN CITY SMOKE SHOP 1 INC. (Tobacco)
- Meeting Tomorrow LLC (Limited Business License)
- CHICAGO COP SHOP (Regulated Business License)
- EDGEBROOK SAUGANASH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (Pop-Up Retail User)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 15
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 4
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 2
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 122
- Tree Emergency — 98
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 75
- Tree Removal Inspection — 62
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 53