Burnside · Then vs Now
Burnside: 2024-07 vs 2025-07
A side-by-side look at how Burnside shifted between two periods.
| 2024-07 | 2025-07 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 2 | 9 | +350% |
| Construction value ($) | $113,398 | $169,576 | +50% |
| New business licenses | 1 | 2 | +100% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 160 | 129 | -19% |
| Reported crimes | 29 | 31 | +7% |
| Violent crimes | 12 | 13 | +8% |
| Failed food inspections | 0 | 0 | — |
2024-07
Burnside permit value jumps 2,735% to $113k
Two permits in July totaled $113,398, up from $4,000 the month before—a 2,735% spike. One was filed through the express permit program, the other for renovation work. Service requests climbed 58%, driven mostly by tree emergencies (39 calls) and tree debris cleanups (20). Violent crime ticked up from 7 incidents to 12. Overall crime held roughly steady at 29 cases, down one from June. No new business licenses or closures.
2025-07
Burnside permit value jumps to $170k
Burnside issued nine permits in July, up from two the month before, with total construction value hitting $170k—an 834% jump from June's $18k. Six of those were express permits, while two covered elevator equipment. Service requests dropped 22% to 129, led by garbage cart maintenance (16 calls) and info-only 311 calls (11). Crime fell nearly 14% to 31 incidents, though violent offenses ticked up slightly from 11 to 13. No businesses opened or closed, and no food inspections failed.
New businesses — 2024-07
- Advocate Sleep Center- Chicago (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2025-07
- Illinois Action for Children (Limited Business License)
- HAYNES HEATING SYSTEMS LLC (Regulated Business License)