City In Review: Chicago

Mckinley Park · 2025-09

McKinley Park permit value jumps to $5.6 million

Eight permits pulled $5.6 million in declared work this month, up from $91,000 in August — a 6,000% leap driven by six express permits and two renovation jobs. No new businesses opened or closed. Service requests dropped 23% to 547, with graffiti removal still the leader at 188 calls. Crime ticked up 15% to 102 incidents, though violent offenses dipped slightly to 25. The neighborhood had zero food inspection failures after one last month.

By the numbers

Building permits8
Declared construction value$5,584,578
New business licenses9
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests547
Reported crimes102
Violent crimes25
Failed food inspections0

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