City In Review: Chicago

Loop · 2025-07

Loop logs 245 permits, half via express track

The Loop pulled 245 permits in July, up 14% from June, though total declared value dropped 13% to $86.6 million. Express permits—the city's fast-track option for smaller interior jobs—accounted for 137 filings. Renovation work took another 58 permits, and new construction grabbed 29. No new business licenses or closures showed up this month.

By the numbers

Building permits245
Declared construction value$86,564,704
New business licenses170
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests939
Reported crimes811
Violent crimes164
Failed food inspections11

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