City In Review: Chicago

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 permits12
Declared construction value$977,307
New business licenses8
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests730
Reported crimes68
Violent crimes22
Failed food inspections3

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