City In Review: Chicago

Forest Glen · 2024-07

Forest Glen calls in 108 tree emergencies

Forest Glen logged 1,010 service requests in July, up 10.5% from June. Tree emergencies led the pack at 108, with another 152 calls for tree debris cleanup. Permits climbed to 27 from 22, but their total value dropped by half—$1.1 million versus $2.2 million the month before. Most were express permits (23 of 27). Crime fell to 43 incidents from 57, though violent offenses ticked up by one to six. No new businesses opened or closed.

By the numbers

Building permits27
Declared construction value$1,083,991
New business licenses5
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1010
Reported crimes43
Violent crimes6
Failed food inspections1

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