City In Review: Chicago

New City · 2026-05

New City data flatlines in May

New City's May numbers dropped to zero across the board—no permits, no 311 service requests, no reported crimes—after April brought 15 permits worth $934k and 474 service requests. The sudden collapse suggests a data gap or reporting delay rather than an actual standstill. Five new businesses did get licensed: Gomez Tires & Wheels and M Ojeda Tire Shop (both auto services), El Naranjo (retail food), Cristina Foods (wholesale), and Horizon Contractors.

By the numbers

Building permits0
Declared construction value$0
New business licenses5
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests0
Reported crimes0
Violent crimes0
Failed food inspections0

New businesses

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