City In Review: Chicago

Grand Boulevard · 2026-03

Grand Boulevard permit value jumps to $4 million

Though permit count fell by a third in March, total construction value rose 47% to nearly $4 million. Six new-construction permits led the way. The neighborhood added 16 new businesses, more than doubling February's seven. New licenses included Migos Fine Foods, a Subway, and Small Shop Cycles & Service. Residents filed 818 service requests—up 21%—with 267 tagged to tree trim before that category was retired. Crime ticked up 13% to 281 incidents, though violent offenses dropped 11%. One food inspection failed, down from three.

By the numbers

Building permits22
Declared construction value$3,986,851
New business licenses16
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests818
Reported crimes281
Violent crimes71
Failed food inspections1

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