City In Review: Chicago

West Ridge · 2025-01

West Ridge permit value hits $12.7M on fewer permits

West Ridge issued 23 permits in January, down from 25 in December, but their combined value jumped 128% to $12.7 million. Express permits led the count at 10, followed by six sign permits and four renovation jobs. One new-construction permit appeared on the books. No businesses opened or closed.

By the numbers

Building permits23
Declared construction value$12,655,172
New business licenses26
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1319
Reported crimes286
Violent crimes82
Failed food inspections17

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