City In Review: Chicago

Roseland · 2026-02

Roseland permit value doubles despite fewer pulls

Roseland pulled 26 permits in February, down from 29, but their combined value hit $757k—more than double January's $359k. Express permits led the way with 19 pulls. Nine new businesses opened, triple the prior month, including O'Reilly Auto Parts #3377, Max Tax Professionals, and Clara's Catering. Crime dropped 10 percent to 373 incidents, with violent offenses down slightly to 127. Residents filed 1,054 service requests, 9 percent fewer than January, with pothole complaints still topping the list at 144.

By the numbers

Building permits26
Declared construction value$756,935
New business licenses9
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1054
Reported crimes373
Violent crimes127
Failed food inspections1

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