City In Review: Chicago

North Park · 2025-02

North Park permit spending drops 35% to $165k

North Park issued eight permits in February, same as January, but total spending fell from $253k to $165k. Most permits were for renovations (four) or express work (three). Residents filed 387 service requests, nearly flat with last month—potholes led the pack at 96, with graffiti and abandoned vehicles tied at 32 each. Crime stayed at 80 incidents, though violent offenses dipped from 16 to 12. No new businesses opened and none closed.

By the numbers

Building permits8
Declared construction value$164,650
New business licenses40
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests387
Reported crimes80
Violent crimes12
Failed food inspections2

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