Archer Heights · Then vs Now
Archer Heights: 2024-05 vs 2025-05
A side-by-side look at how Archer Heights shifted between two periods.
| 2024-05 | 2025-05 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 14 | 8 | -43% |
| Construction value ($) | $14,154,784 | $1,613,360 | -89% |
| New business licenses | 16 | 13 | -19% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 666 | 615 | -8% |
| Reported crimes | 91 | 81 | -11% |
| Violent crimes | 25 | 26 | +4% |
| Failed food inspections | 0 | 3 | +3 |
2024-05
Archer Heights permit count jumps from 1 to 14
Archer Heights issued 14 permits in May, up from just one in April. That count spike pushed the month's total permit value to $14.2 million. New businesses included Golden Balloon, Legacy Barber Studio, and Alvarado Auto Works—three of 16 new licenses issued. Crime rose 49%, from 61 incidents to 91, with violent offenses climbing from 17 to 25. Graffiti removal requests topped 311 calls at 220, trailed by 53 abandoned vehicle complaints. No food inspection failures were recorded.
2025-05
Archer Heights sees $1.6M in permits despite fewer filed
Archer Heights logged eight permits in May worth $1.6 million—three times April's total dollar value, even as permit volume fell 62%. Five were fast-tracked express permits; two covered renovation work. No businesses opened or closed. Residents filed 615 service requests, led by 144 graffiti removal calls, 83 parking enforcement reviews, and 72 vehicle sticker complaints. Violent crime rose from 19 incidents to 26. Three food spots failed health inspections, up from one in April.
New businesses — 2024-05
- GOLDEN BALLOON (Limited Business License)
- LEGACY BARBER STUDIO (Limited Business License)
- Fulton Market - Chicago (Wholesale Food Establishment)
- Walgreens # 05867 (Tobacco)
- Michaels Stores (Limited Business License)
- AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEMS, INC. (Limited Business License)
- Walgreens # 05867 (Package Goods)
- CITGO GAS (Tobacco)
- Amity Packing Company (Wholesale Food Establishment)
- ALVARADO AUTO WORKS (Motor Vehicle Services License)
New businesses — 2025-05
- EDUARDO MARQUEZ (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- Novolex Bagcraft, Inc. (Manufacturing Establishments)
- CITGO GAS (Filling Station)
- CRJ CABINETS INC. (Regulated Business License)
- Walgreens # 05867 (Tobacco)
- HMS ENVIOS & SERVICIOS, INC. (Limited Business License)
- CRJ CABINETS INC. (Limited Business License)
- BURLINGTON NORTHERN & SANTA FE (Regulated Business License)
- CITGO GAS (Tobacco)
- CITGO GAS (Retail Food Establishment)