City In Review: Chicago

Forest Glen · 2025-03

Forest Glen permit spending jumps to $1.1 million

Forest Glen pulled 12 permits in March worth $1.14 million, up 20% by dollar value despite three fewer permits than February. Express permits and renovation work tied for the most activity with five each. Residents filed 550 service requests, down 18%, led by 72 pothole complaints and 56 reports of traffic signals out. Crimes rose to 37 from 24, though violent offenses dropped by half to five. One restaurant failed inspection, down from two.

By the numbers

Building permits12
Declared construction value$1,135,394
New business licenses7
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests550
Reported crimes37
Violent crimes5
Failed food inspections1

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