Ohare · 2025-04
33,705 aircraft noise complaints swamp O'Hare's 311 line
Aircraft noise complaints jumped to 33,705 in April, up from 29,818 the month before—accounting for nearly all of the neighborhood's 311 requests. Permits dropped to 23 from 34, though dollar volume stayed close at $2.19 million (down 6%). Nineteen of those permits were express filings. Violent crime fell 25%, from 28 incidents to 21. One restaurant failed inspection, down from three.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 23 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $2,189,918 |
| New business licenses | 8 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 33949 |
| Reported crimes | 132 |
| Violent crimes | 21 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- CASABLANCA SUPERMARKET, LTD. (Retail Food Establishment)
- Polaris Club (Retail Food Establishment)
- Polaris Club (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- 7- ELEVEN #39913A (Tobacco)
- THE SKEE LEAGUE (Regulated Business License)
- SODEXO OPERATIONS (Retail Food Establishment)
- BURGER KING (Retail Food Establishment)
- Synnov Group, Inc. (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 19
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 4
Top 311 request types
- Aircraft Noise Complaint — 33705
- Cab Feedback — 42
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 40
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 40
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 21