Douglas · Then vs Now
Douglas: 2025-04 vs 2026-04
A side-by-side look at how Douglas shifted between two periods.
| 2025-04 | 2026-04 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 13 | 17 | +31% |
| Construction value ($) | $179,677 | $11,341,559 | +6212% |
| New business licenses | 7 | 9 | +29% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 495 | 347 | -30% |
| Reported crimes | 216 | 121 | -44% |
| Violent crimes | 65 | 37 | -43% |
| Failed food inspections | 2 | 0 | -100% |
2025-04
Douglas permits fall to $180k after March's $10.9M
Douglas logged $180,000 in permits this month, down 98% from March's $10.9 million. The 13 permits broke down to eight through the express program, two for new construction, and one each for demo, renovation, and elevator work. No new businesses opened or closed.
2026-04
Douglas permit value jumps to $11.3M
Douglas logged $11.3 million in permitted construction in April, up nearly 470% from March's $2 million. The 17 permits included three for new construction and three for renovation work. Nine new businesses opened, among them Bronzeville Hoagie & Panini, John + Pat Anderson's Cafe, and an Infiniti dealership. Crime dropped sharply—121 incidents versus 223 the month before, with violent offenses down 46% to 37. Residents filed 347 service requests, led by 87 for tree trimming (a category the city no longer accepts). No food inspections failed.
New businesses — 2025-04
- NOVA NOIR STUDIOS (Limited Business License)
- ECOATM (Secondhand Dealer)
- STARBUCKS #10634 (Retail Food Establishment)
- SMASH VIRTUAL (Limited Business License)
- URBAN BEAUTIQUE (Limited Business License)
- HANDY SPOT (Retail Food Establishment)
- LEONIA VONSHAY COLE (Peddler License)
New businesses — 2026-04
- BRONZEVILLE HOAGIE & PANINI (Retail Food Establishment)
- TEQUITY PARTNERS LLC (Regulated Business License)
- JOHN + PAT ANDERSON'S CAFE (Retail Food Establishment)
- JOHN + PAT ANDERSON'S CAFE (Caterer's Liquor License)
- TRB Properties LLC (Regulated Business License)
- ecoATM (Secondhand Dealer)
- HELEN JORDAN (Peddler License)
- VALERIE JACKSON (Peddler License)
- INFINITI OF CHICAGO (Motor Vehicle Services License)