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 permits | 35 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,461,743 |
| New business licenses | 16 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 680 |
| Reported crimes | 40 |
| Violent crimes | 6 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- BOTTLES AND CANS (Special Event Liquor)
- MPOWER UTILITY GROUP (Limited Business License)
- CHICAGO CAT CLINIC (Animal Care License)
- DEMITRI MARIS (Shared Housing Unit Operator)
- Certified Construction Services, LLC (Limited Business License)
- DELUXE NAILS, LTD (Limited Business License)
- CALDWELL LIQUOR (Package Goods)
- Skin Story Spa LLC (Limited Business License)
- HANGER CLINIC (Limited Business License)
- CALDWELL LIQUOR (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 26
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 6
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 2
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 58
- Water Lead Test Kit Request — 56
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 40
- Tree Emergency — 34
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 30