Armour Square · Then vs Now
Armour Square: 2024-06 vs 2025-06
A side-by-side look at how Armour Square shifted between two periods.
| 2024-06 | 2025-06 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 7 | 5 | -29% |
| Construction value ($) | $785,190 | $447,656 | -43% |
| New business licenses | 127 | 20 | -84% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 395 | 473 | +20% |
| Reported crimes | 126 | 102 | -19% |
| Violent crimes | 47 | 40 | -15% |
| Failed food inspections | 16 | 4 | -75% |
2024-06
Crime doubles in Armour Square as permits crater
Total crime in Armour Square jumped 68 percent in June, with violent offenses nearly doubling from 25 to 47. At the same time, permit values collapsed by 92 percent—from $9.7 million in May to $785k—though the neighborhood still pulled seven permits, half of them through the express program. Graffiti removal requests dominated 311 calls with 128 reports, well ahead of streetlight complaints (34) and potholes (21). No new businesses opened or closed. Food inspection failures dropped by nearly 40 percent.
2025-06
Armour Square sees 190 graffiti removal requests in June
Armour Square logged 473 service requests in June, up 40% from May. Graffiti removal requests led with 190, followed by tree planting (33) and garbage cart issues (22). Crime rose 21% to 102 incidents, including 40 violent offenses. Five permits totaled $448k, mostly renovations. No new businesses opened. Food inspection failures dropped by half to four.
New businesses — 2024-06
- ORIENTAL LUXURY (Limited Business License)
- CHUBBY CATTLE CHICAGO (Retail Food Establishment)
- A.SWEETS GIRL LLC (Special Event Food)
- WENTWORTH BAIT SHOP (Limited Business License)
- AJ HOUSEWARES (Limited Business License)
- CHINESE-AMERICAN MUSEUM OF CHICAGO (Limited Business License)
- PACIFIC FURNITURE INC (Limited Business License)
- MINK BEAUTY SALON, THE (Limited Business License)
- MEI'S MARTIAL ARTS (Limited Business License)
- BRIDGEPORT HERBS & VITAMINS (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2025-06
- DOLLEDBYMAIMAI (Limited Business License)
- TE'AMO SWEET (Retail Food Establishment)
- U-Haul Moving & Storage of Bronzeville (Limited Business License)
- BONCHON (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- PHOENIX RESTAURANT (Retail Food Establishment)
- HAPPY HOLDINGS GROUP, LLC (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- YUAN YUAN SPA (Regulated Business License)
- IVY GARDEN LEARNING CENTER (Children's Services Facility License)
- YUAN YUAN SPA (Limited Business License)
- BONCHON (Retail Food Establishment)