City In Review: Chicago

Norwood Park · 2025-07

Norwood Park permit value triples to $2.3 million

Norwood Park's permit value jumped nearly 193% in July, hitting $2.3 million on 40 permits, up from $791k the month before. Thirty-three were express permits; three were new construction. Crime rose sharply, with 120 incidents versus 85 in June—violent offenses climbed from 20 to 29. Service requests ticked up 8%, led by garbage cart maintenance (150) and pothole complaints (147). No new businesses opened or closed. The food inspection that failed last month didn't repeat.

By the numbers

Building permits40
Declared construction value$2,315,846
New business licenses13
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1470
Reported crimes120
Violent crimes29
Failed food inspections0

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