City In Review: Chicago

Irving Park · 2025-12

Irving Park permit value hits $1.48M despite fewer jobs

Irving Park issued 25 permits in December, down 42% from November's 43, but their combined value rose 36% to $1.48 million. Express permits accounted for 13 of the approvals. Residents filed 1,346 service requests, a 3.5% uptick, with 206 complaints about uncleared sidewalks following December snow. Crime fell 8%, and violent offenses dropped nearly 20%. No businesses opened or closed.

By the numbers

Building permits25
Declared construction value$1,481,322
New business licenses68
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1346
Reported crimes166
Violent crimes41
Failed food inspections0

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