City In Review: Chicago

Forest Glen · 2025-09

Forest Glen permits double but total value dips 18%

Forest Glen issued 35 permits in September, up from 18 the month before, but their combined value fell to $1.46 million from $1.79 million. Most permits—26 of them—came through the express program, with six renovation jobs and a single new construction permit rounding out the list. Rodent baiting calls led 311 requests at 58, followed closely by 56 requests for water lead test kits. Crime ticked up slightly to 40 incidents, though violent offenses dropped from seven to six. No new businesses opened or closed.

By the numbers

Building permits35
Declared construction value$1,461,743
New business licenses16
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests680
Reported crimes40
Violent crimes6
Failed food inspections1

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