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 permits | 40 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $2,315,846 |
| New business licenses | 13 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1470 |
| Reported crimes | 120 |
| Violent crimes | 29 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- KIMBERLY NGUYEN (Limited Business License)
- KAMARI KAFE, LLC (Retail Food Establishment)
- ZIA'S SOCIAL (Retail Food Establishment)
- Crystal Clear Content, LLC (Regulated Business License)
- ZIA'S SOCIAL (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- Intuitive Essentials (Regulated Business License)
- CHICAGO SCHOOL OF WOODWORKING, LLC (Manufacturing Establishments)
- CENTRAL STAFFING AND PERSONNEL SERVICES, LLC (Regulated Business License)
- ORI BROTHERS FLOORING (Regulated Business License)
- ABELL ANIMAL HOSPITAL (Animal Care License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 33
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 3
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 3
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 1
Top 311 request types
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 150
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 147
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 141
- Blue Recycling Cart — 123
- Tree Removal Inspection — 71