City In Review: Chicago

Mckinley Park · 2025-08

Mckinley Park permits drop to $91k from $374k

Permit values in Mckinley Park fell 76% last month, from $374k to $91k, even as five new businesses opened. They included Robo Aerial LLC, KEN'S REF, AND HVAC, and Smart Learning Center LLC. Graffiti removal requests led service calls at 229, part of a total 714—down 5% from the prior month. Crime edged up from 84 incidents to 89. One food spot failed inspection. The neighborhood issued seven permits versus 11 the month before, with express permits accounting for three.

By the numbers

Building permits7
Declared construction value$91,250
New business licenses5
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests714
Reported crimes89
Violent crimes27
Failed food inspections1

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