City In Review: Chicago

Jefferson Park · 2025-10

Jefferson Park permit value spikes to $2.2M

Jefferson Park's permit value jumped 433% to $2.2 million in October, even as the permit count slipped from 28 to 27. Express permits dominated with 20 filings; four renovation jobs and two new construction starts rounded out the activity. Crime rose 16% to 80 incidents, but violent offenses fell 28% to 18. Residents filed 151 rat complaints—more than double any other 311 category. No businesses opened or closed.

By the numbers

Building permits27
Declared construction value$2,218,102
New business licenses12
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests821
Reported crimes80
Violent crimes18
Failed food inspections1

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