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Bridgeport & Chinatown See 137 New Licenses — 188% Above Average

March 9, 2026🌆 Chicago, Illinois · District 11

Ward 11 (Bridgeport, Armour Square, Chinatown) hit 137 new business license filings in January 2026 — nearly triple its recent monthly average — with a new vet clinic, a café, and a Chinatown restaurant among the highlights.

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