City In Review: Chicago

Irving Park · 2025-09

Irving Park permit value jumps 77% on $3.8M

Irving Park pulled $3.8 million in permits last month, up 77% from August, even as permit count dipped slightly to 39. Express permits led the way with 25 approvals. New businesses dropped sharply—33 versus 129 the month prior—but included Golden Pothos Tattoos, Lulu Lounge, and Ladybug & Friends Daycare. Service requests fell 16% to 1,630, with graffiti removal topping the list at 169 calls. Crime ticked up 11% overall to 212 incidents, though violent offenses declined from 56 to 50.

By the numbers

Building permits39
Declared construction value$3,803,127
New business licenses33
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1630
Reported crimes212
Violent crimes50
Failed food inspections0

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