City In Review: Chicago

Forest Glen · 2025-10

Forest Glen violent crime jumps to 10 cases

Forest Glen's October permit count dropped 43% to 20, though dollar value stayed near $1.2 million—most of it from 15 express permits. No businesses opened or closed. Service requests dipped slightly to 672, led by 46 tree emergencies and 45 garbage cart calls. The standout: violent crime rose from six incidents to ten, a 67% jump. Overall crime fell 2.5% to 39 cases. One food establishment failed inspection.

By the numbers

Building permits20
Declared construction value$1,193,019
New business licenses11
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests672
Reported crimes39
Violent crimes10
Failed food inspections1

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