Mckinley Park · 2025-03
McKinley Park permits hit $977k in March
Permit value in McKinley Park jumped 327% in March, climbing from $228k to $977k. Seven express permits accounted for most of the activity. New business licenses fell to eight from 13, with arrivals including Nicky's Carry Out, Windy City Pet Parlor, and Gorditas La Tia Susy. Crime reports rose 28%, and violent incidents climbed from 14 to 22. The 311 queue held nearly flat at 730 requests, split between graffiti removal (180) and tree trim tickets (178).
By the numbers
| Building permits | 12 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $977,307 |
| New business licenses | 8 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 730 |
| Reported crimes | 68 |
| Violent crimes | 22 |
| Failed food inspections | 3 |
New businesses
- NICKY'S CARRY OUT (Retail Food Establishment)
- WINDY CITY PET PARLOR (Animal Care License)
- VALVOLINE INSTANT OIL CHANGE (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- BURGER KING #244 (Retail Food Establishment)
- OSCO DRUG STORE #2602 (Tobacco)
- KIRK TIRE SALES (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- BURGER KING #10345 (Retail Food Establishment)
- GORDITAS LA TIA SUSY (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 7
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 2
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 1
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 1
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 180
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 178
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 54
- Traffic Signal Out Complaint — 44
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 35