Chicago Lawn · Then vs Now
Chicago Lawn: 2024-08 vs 2025-08
A side-by-side look at how Chicago Lawn shifted between two periods.
| 2024-08 | 2025-08 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 32 | 39 | +22% |
| Construction value ($) | $1,819,056 | $683,735 | -62% |
| New business licenses | 23 | 20 | -13% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,683 | 4,930 | +193% |
| Reported crimes | 486 | 438 | -10% |
| Violent crimes | 179 | 174 | -3% |
| Failed food inspections | 5 | 5 | 0% |
2024-08
Chicago Lawn permit value drops 24% despite modest uptick in filings
Chicago Lawn logged 32 permits in August, up three from July, but their combined value fell from $2.4 million to $1.8 million. Most of that paperwork—24 permits—came through the express program, typically smaller-scale work that doesn't move the dollar needle much. Three sign permits and three renovation jobs rounded out the month. No new businesses opened or closed, and service-request data wasn't available.
2025-08
Chicago Lawn permit count jumps 35% on express filings
Chicago Lawn logged 39 permits in August, up from 29 the month before. Twenty-eight came through the express program—quick-turn work that doesn't need full review. Total dollar value dropped to $684k from $856k, suggesting smaller jobs. Eight permits covered renovations or alterations. No new business licenses appeared in the data, and 311 requests weren't tracked this month.
New businesses — 2024-08
- TROY MART (Limited Business License)
- LUPITA'S SNACKS (Retail Food Establishment)
- RESTORE CHICAGO (Limited Business License)
- VILLAPALOOZA INC. (Pop-Up Retail User)
- ZONA MUSICAL (Limited Business License)
- Freeway Insurance (Limited Business License)
- GUZMAN SMART SHOP (Limited Business License)
- DOLEX DOLLAR EXPRESS INC (Limited Business License)
- QUICK WASH (Regulated Business License)
- GOLDEN MOTORS SALE LLC (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2025-08
- Taqueria Maravatio (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- BAHIA BURGER LLC (Retail Food Establishment)
- Western Auto Glass (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- NELSON FOOD & LIQUOR (Tobacco)
- SANCHEZ APPLIANCE REPAIRS INC. (Limited Business License)
- ROSSY'S BOTANICA (Limited Business License)
- RICHMOND FOOD & LIQUORS (Tobacco)
- FAIRWAY AUTO & LOGISTICS (Limited Business License)
- RICHMOND MART (Retail Food Establishment)
- RICHMOND FOOD & LIQUORS (Package Goods)