City In Review: Chicago

Montclare · 2025-09

Montclare's permit value drops 91% to $7,700

Montclare issued three express permits totaling $7,700 in September, down from $82,600 the month before. Crime reports hit 70, up from 52; violent incidents climbed from 15 to 20. Service requests fell 28%, led by blue recycling cart problems (38 calls) and garbage cart maintenance (35). Rat complaints accounted for 28 requests. No businesses opened or closed.

By the numbers

Building permits3
Declared construction value$7,700
New business licenses3
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests373
Reported crimes70
Violent crimes20
Failed food inspections0

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