City In Review: Chicago

Forest Glen · 2025-12

Forest Glen doubles new businesses to 23 in December

Forest Glen recorded 23 new business licenses in December, up 109% from the previous month. Among the arrivals: Subway Sandwiches & Salads, The Blueprint Shoppe, and Valbona's Beauty Salon. Permits climbed 46% to 19, though their combined value dropped 42% to about $376,000. Express permits accounted for most of the activity. Residents filed 456 service requests, down 17%, with ice and snow removal leading at 60 calls. Crime fell 39% to 22 incidents. Violent offenses dropped from seven to four.

By the numbers

Building permits19
Declared construction value$376,441
New business licenses23
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests456
Reported crimes22
Violent crimes4
Failed food inspections0

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