City In Review: Chicago

Ohare · 2025-12

O'Hare permit value drops 96% to $2M

Permit value in O'Hare fell 96% in December, from $56 million to about $2 million, though permit count jumped from 19 to 27—nearly all express permits. Twelve businesses opened (down from 20 the prior month), including Bar Siena, Hampton Social, and a Field Museum kiosk at the airport. Aircraft noise complaints made up 26,207 of the month's 26,435 service requests. Total 311 calls dropped 18%. Violent crime rose from 21 to 26 incidents, a 24% increase.

By the numbers

Building permits27
Declared construction value$1,989,211
New business licenses12
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests26435
Reported crimes105
Violent crimes26
Failed food inspections1

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