Norwood Park · 2024-05
Norwood Park permit value jumps 88% to $1.7M
Norwood Park issued 33 permits in May, double April's count, with total value hitting $1.7 million—up 88%. Most were express permits (24), likely smaller jobs that don't require full review. Residents filed 1,357 service requests, a 39% climb driven by tree debris cleanup (140 calls) and tree emergencies (122). Violent crime rose from 23 incidents to 36. Overall crime dipped slightly to 116 cases. One restaurant failed inspection, down from three.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 33 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,726,102 |
| New business licenses | 28 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1357 |
| Reported crimes | 116 |
| Violent crimes | 36 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- CHITOWN POWER WASH (Regulated Business License)
- Pure Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Limited Business License)
- AM DENTAL LAB (Limited Business License)
- WALGREENS #04937 (Tobacco)
- TOM AND JERRY'S AUTO (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- WALGREENS #04937 (Package Goods)
- BRAVO SERVICES, INC. (Limited Business License)
- SHLAIR'S CLEANERS (Regulated Business License)
- MIDWEST GOLD STAMPERS INC. (Manufacturing Establishments)
- NORWOOD RESTAURANT (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 24
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 8
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 140
- Tree Emergency — 122
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 109
- Tree Removal Inspection — 103
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 80