City In Review: Chicago

Forest Glen · 2025-08

Forest Glen permits jump to $1.79M despite fewer filings

Permit value in Forest Glen climbed 62% to $1.79 million in August even as the count dropped from 25 to 18. Fifteen of those were express permits; three were for renovations. Service requests fell by a quarter, though tree debris cleanup and tree emergencies led the list with 78 and 58 calls respectively. Rodent complaints matched tree emergencies at 58. Crime ticked up from 31 incidents to 38, with violent offenses rising from four to seven. One food establishment failed inspection. No new businesses opened or closed.

By the numbers

Building permits18
Declared construction value$1,791,312
New business licenses8
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests768
Reported crimes38
Violent crimes7
Failed food inspections1

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