City In Review: Chicago

Hermosa · 2025-11

Hermosa permit value jumps to $276k on fewer pulls

Hermosa pulled 11 permits in November, down from 16 the month prior, but their combined value more than doubled to $276,431. Seven came through the city's express program. Violent crime rose 37.5 percent—33 incidents versus 24 in October—while overall crime fell slightly. Rodent baiting requests led 311 calls with 41, trailed by yard waste pickups and garbage cart fixes. One food establishment failed inspection, down from four.

By the numbers

Building permits11
Declared construction value$276,431
New business licenses14
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests436
Reported crimes81
Violent crimes33
Failed food inspections1

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