City In Review: Chicago

Gage Park · 2026-02

Gage Park permit value doubles to $455k

Gage Park pulled nine permits in February worth $455k combined, down from 13 permits the prior month but nearly double the dollar value. Five were express permits. The neighborhood added 12 businesses, including Hong Kong Restaurant, Top Tech Automotive, and Alva Autoworks. Service requests jumped 57 percent to 907, led by 198 graffiti removal calls. Crime reports climbed from 102 to 172, with violent offenses up to 36. Food inspection failures dropped from four to two.

By the numbers

Building permits9
Declared construction value$454,900
New business licenses12
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests907
Reported crimes172
Violent crimes36
Failed food inspections2

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