Auburn Gresham · Then vs Now
Auburn Gresham: 2024-08 vs 2025-08
A side-by-side look at how Auburn Gresham shifted between two periods.
| 2024-08 | 2025-08 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 69 | 43 | -38% |
| Construction value ($) | $1,030,789 | $2,425,998 | +135% |
| New business licenses | 20 | 15 | -25% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,642 | 2,011 | +22% |
| Reported crimes | 579 | 517 | -11% |
| Violent crimes | 211 | 208 | -1% |
| Failed food inspections | 3 | 0 | -100% |
2024-08
Auburn Gresham pulls 69 permits, 59 via express program
Auburn Gresham pulled 69 permits in August, up 60% from July's 43, though total dollar value dipped slightly to $1.03 million. The Express Permit Program accounted for 59 of those permits, with six renovation or alteration jobs rounding out most of the rest. One demolition permit and one new construction permit also went through. No new business licenses showed up in the data this month.
2025-08
Auburn Gresham permit value drops 93% in August
Permit values in Auburn Gresham fell from $35.3 million in July to $2.4 million in August, a 93% drop. The 43 permits issued were down from 54 the month before. Most were express permits (32), followed by six renovation jobs. Crime dropped 17.5%, from 627 incidents to 517, though violent crime held roughly steady at 208. Service requests ticked up slightly to 2,011, led by 246 basement water complaints and 150 garbage cart issues. No new business licenses or closures were recorded.
New businesses — 2024-08
- JUST LIKE GRANNYS LEARNING CENTER (Children's Services Facility License)
- SMITH GLASS CO (Regulated Business License)
- DEARBORN WHOLESALE GROCERS (Wholesale Food Establishment)
- ROYAL VAPES (Tobacco)
- NORTOM PUBLIC ACCOUNTING & AUDITING COMPANY (Limited Business License)
- DEARBORN WHOLESALE GROCERS (Tobacco)
- MOORE SUPPLY CO (Limited Business License)
- CITGO (Retail Food Establishment)
- A PLUS BEAUTY SUPPLY (Limited Business License)
- FATOU AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2025-08
- Liberty Tax Service (Limited Business License)
- ONESTOP (Limited Business License)
- 1259 W 79 ST Chicago Illinois 60620 (Regulated Business License)
- SALON 83 (Limited Business License)
- CHICAGO MAHOGANY FOUNDATION (Limited Business License)
- Hansberry College Prep (Retail Food Establishment)
- 79TH MINI MART (Retail Food Establishment)
- MR. BUBBLES LAUNDRY (Regulated Business License)
- KUKO'S TIRES, WHEELS & AUTO REPAIR INC. (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- CITGO (Tobacco)