City In Review: Chicago

Forest Glen · 2025-07

Forest Glen logs $1.1M in permits, crime drops 38%

Forest Glen pulled 25 permits in July worth $1.1 million, up 31% in both count and value from June. Eighteen were through the express program. Residents filed 1,042 service requests, an 18% jump, led by tree debris cleanup (129) and pothole complaints (128). Crime fell 38% to 31 incidents; violent offenses dropped from nine to four. No businesses opened or closed, and no food inspections failed.

By the numbers

Building permits25
Declared construction value$1,103,442
New business licenses4
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1042
Reported crimes31
Violent crimes4
Failed food inspections0

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