City In Review: Chicago

Irving Park · 2026-04

Irving Park permits jump 52% on express filings

Irving Park logged 67 permits in April, up from 44 the month before. Most of that growth came from express permits—37 in all—followed by 13 sign permits. Total permit value hit $4.1 million, a 17% climb. Crime dropped 26%, with violent offenses down from 41 to 34. New businesses included Caro Accounting, Payroll & Tax Services and Mayfair Massage Acupuncture Spa. Service requests ticked up 7%, led by 234 pothole complaints and 218 graffiti removal requests. No food establishments failed inspection this month, compared to five in March.

By the numbers

Building permits67
Declared construction value$4,130,523
New business licenses16
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1835
Reported crimes143
Violent crimes34
Failed food inspections0

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