City In Review: Chicago

North Center · 2026-04

North Center permit value jumps to $39.6 million

Permit value in North Center hit $39.6 million in April, up from $2.39 million in March. The neighborhood issued 45 permits, with 24 express permits leading the list. New businesses included Mochii Donut North Center and fitness studio Resistance Lagree. Crime fell 48 percent—58 incidents versus 111 the month before, with violent crime down slightly to 17. Service requests dropped to 1,188, led by 107 graffiti removal calls and 102 pothole complaints.

By the numbers

Building permits45
Declared construction value$39,589,572
New business licenses9
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1188
Reported crimes58
Violent crimes17
Failed food inspections2

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