City In Review: Chicago

North Park · 2025-07

North Park permit value triples to $1.5 million

North Park pulled the same number of permits in July as June—14—but their total value jumped 166% to $1.51 million. Eleven were express permits; two were tagged new construction. Rodent complaints led 311 activity with 50 calls, followed by 43 garbage-cart requests. Overall service requests inched up 2% to 531. Crime rose 16% to 80 incidents, though violent offenses dropped 23% to 20. One food establishment failed inspection. No new businesses opened or closed during the month.

By the numbers

Building permits14
Declared construction value$1,510,682
New business licenses10
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests531
Reported crimes80
Violent crimes20
Failed food inspections1

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