City In Review: Chicago

Mckinley Park · 2025-05

McKinley Park doubles new businesses, adds 18 licenses

McKinley Park issued 18 new business licenses in May, double April's count. New arrivals included a Chipotle, a tavern called One City Tap, and Filbert's Root Beer wholesale operation. Permit count rose 22% to 11, though total dollar value dropped 23% to $787k. Residents filed 595 service requests, down 14% from the prior month. Graffiti removal led the list with 187 calls, followed by 40 pothole complaints. Violent crime ticked up 19% to 19 incidents, while overall crime held nearly flat at 67.

By the numbers

Building permits11
Declared construction value$787,158
New business licenses18
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests595
Reported crimes67
Violent crimes19
Failed food inspections2

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