Ohare · 2025-09
O'Hare permit values jump to $4.7 million
Permit spending in O'Hare surged to $4.7 million in September, more than triple August's $1.4 million. The neighborhood issued 44 permits, up 83% from the prior month, with 35 filed under the express program. Aircraft noise complaints remained the dominant 311 category at 30,870—accounting for nearly all the area's service requests. Violent crime ticked up 20% to 24 incidents. Food inspection failures dropped sharply, from six to one.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 44 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $4,728,905 |
| New business licenses | 34 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 31094 |
| Reported crimes | 131 |
| Violent crimes | 24 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- TV HARDWARE DISTRIBUTION, LLC (Limited Business License)
- CHICAGO MARRIOTT O'HARE HOTEL (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- SPLENDOR HAIR SALON & DAY SPA PC (Limited Business License)
- BRICKTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL (Children's Services Facility License)
- FONTERRA (USA) INC. (Limited Business License)
- GEMINI CLAIM MANAGEMENT LLC (Limited Business License)
- SICILIAN BAKERY, INC. (Retail Food Establishment)
- GATES WASHER & MFG CO (Manufacturing Establishments)
- KOMAL FOOD AND LIQUOR (Tobacco)
- PLUSH PUP (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 35
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 8
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Aircraft Noise Complaint — 30870
- Cab Feedback — 65
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 29
- Street Light Out Complaint — 15
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 15