Belmont Cragin · Then vs Now
Belmont Cragin: 2024-08 vs 2025-08
A side-by-side look at how Belmont Cragin shifted between two periods.
| 2024-08 | 2025-08 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 47 | 48 | +2% |
| Construction value ($) | $810,347 | $9,871,207 | +1118% |
| New business licenses | 48 | 80 | +67% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,788 | 2,825 | +58% |
| Reported crimes | 384 | 365 | -5% |
| Violent crimes | 100 | 111 | +11% |
| Failed food inspections | 8 | 6 | -25% |
2024-08
Belmont Cragin permit value drops 30% to $810k
Belmont Cragin pulled 47 permits in August, up slightly from July's 44, but total value fell 30% to $810,347. Most of the activity was routine—38 permits came through the express program, typically used for minor repairs and alterations. Five renovation permits and two for elevator equipment rounded out the month. No new businesses opened or closed, and other categories stayed quiet.
2025-08
Belmont Cragin permit value climbs to $9.9M
Belmont Cragin issued 48 permits in August worth $9.9 million, 14.5% more than July's $8.6 million. Permit count dropped 11%, but the dollar figures climbed, pointing to pricier projects. Twenty-nine permits came through the express program, 11 covered signs, and six handled renovations. No new business licenses or closures appeared in the city's data for the month.
New businesses — 2024-08
- TWO BROTHERS S DIAZ (Limited Business License)
- T.A.R.J.A.E. STUDIO (Limited Business License)
- COCINA MEXICANA LA TRAILITA (Retail Food Establishment)
- MARIA LUZ MONTES DE OCA COLIN (Peddler License)
- BOUNCYPALACE LLC (Regulated Business License)
- Sharp Staff Inc (Limited Business License)
- CLUB ALLEGRIA (Regulated Business License)
- -ISM FURNITURE (Manufacturing Establishments)
- CARSON MADDOX STUDIOS (Manufacturing Establishments)
- C & A WIRELESS, INC. (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2025-08
- ECUAMEX ENVIOS EXPRESS (Limited Business License)
- SUPER POLLO Y TAQUERIA (Special Event Food)
- METRO BY T-MOBILE (Limited Business License)
- JIFFY LUBE (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- EXPRESS MUFFLERS, BRAKES & COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- NICK'S HI - HO CAFE (Retail Food Establishment)
- TACOS EL TIO 2 INC. (Retail Food Establishment)
- BEL-LONG PANTRY (Tobacco)
- Cermak Fresh Market (Retail Food Establishment)
- GREAT CAESARS (Limited Business License)