City In Review: Chicago

Greater Grand Crossing · 2026-01

Greater Grand Crossing permits hit $1.07M in January

Permit values in Greater Grand Crossing surged 166% to $1.07 million in January, up from $402,000 the previous month. The neighborhood issued 23 permits, four more than December, with 11 fast-tracked through the express program. Eleven new businesses opened after a month with none, including MG Old Fashion Meat Market, a Dunkin', and a B.P. filling station. Service requests rose to 979, led by 75 calls for ice and snow removal. Violent crime climbed 7% to 187 incidents. Five food establishments failed inspection, up from three.

By the numbers

Building permits23
Declared construction value$1,071,550
New business licenses12
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests979
Reported crimes452
Violent crimes187
Failed food inspections5

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