Archer Heights · Then vs Now
Archer Heights: 2025-01 vs 2026-01
A side-by-side look at how Archer Heights shifted between two periods.
| 2025-01 | 2026-01 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 4 | 7 | +75% |
| Construction value ($) | $6,500 | $186,500 | +2769% |
| New business licenses | 8 | 5 | -38% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 645 | 593 | -8% |
| Reported crimes | 90 | 71 | -21% |
| Violent crimes | 16 | 14 | -12% |
| Failed food inspections | 2 | 8 | +300% |
2025-01
Archer Heights permit value drops to $6,500
Archer Heights recorded just $6,500 in permit value this January, down from $1.4 million the month before. The four permits issued were all through the Express Permit Program. Violent crime dropped 45%, falling from 29 incidents to 16. Residents filed 645 service requests, up 11%, with graffiti removal topping the list at 157 calls. Tree trim requests came in second despite the category no longer being accepted.
2026-01
Four businesses open in Archer Heights, including ALDI
Archer Heights picked up four new businesses in January: ALDI INC #10, Pulaski Food & Discount, Chuangyi Metals Corp., and America CDL. Permits fell from ten to seven, with total value sliding from $229k to $187k. Most permits were issued through the express program. Graffiti removal led 311 requests with 108 reports, followed by 85 vehicle sticker violations. Crime dropped 10% to 71 incidents; violent offenses were down 26% to 14. Eight food establishments failed inspections.
New businesses — 2025-01
- Lowe's Home Centers, LLC (Limited Business License)
- Pineda's Bakery (Retail Food Establishment)
- FLORENCIAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT (Retail Food Establishment)
- COLUMBUS MEATS, INC. (Wholesale Food Establishment)
- WingStop #551 (Retail Food Establishment)
- BOTANICA YERBERIA & GIFSHOP APOSTOL SAN JUDAS (Limited Business License)
- AUTOZONE #3567 (Limited Business License)
- PATTY PADILLA STUDIO LLC (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2026-01
- ALDI INC #10 (Retail Food Establishment)
- CHUANGYI METALS CORP. (Limited Business License)
- PULASKI FOOD & DISCOUNT (Retail Food Establishment)
- America CDL (Limited Business License)
- Nuage Rentals Inc (Limited Business License)