Edgewater · Then vs Now
Edgewater: 2025-02 vs 2026-02
A side-by-side look at how Edgewater shifted between two periods.
| 2025-02 | 2026-02 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 24 | 37 | +54% |
| Construction value ($) | $8,896,331 | $8,329,162 | -6% |
| New business licenses | 34 | 25 | -26% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 960 | 768 | -20% |
| Reported crimes | 260 | 194 | -25% |
| Violent crimes | 76 | 53 | -30% |
| Failed food inspections | 6 | 5 | -17% |
2025-02
Edgewater permit value jumps to $8.9M on fewer projects
Edgewater pulled 24 permits in February, down 23% from January, but their combined value hit $8.9 million—a 157% spike that suggests one or two big jobs. Express permits led the count at 12, followed by eight renovation/alteration permits. On the 311 side, requests climbed 9% to 960, with 147 calls about tree trimming (a category the city no longer accepts) and 129 pothole complaints. Crime dipped slightly to 260 incidents, though violent offenses ticked up from 69 to 76. Six food establishments failed inspections, down from seven.
2026-02
Edgewater permit value triples to $8.3 million
Edgewater's permit value shot up 227% in February, reaching $8.3 million compared to $2.6 million the month prior. Permit volume rose 42%, with 24 express permits leading the way. New retail food establishments included Fried Egg Cafe, FOLK, and Buffalo Wild Wings. Service requests climbed 30% to 768, with graffiti removal topping the list at 128 calls. Crime ticked up 30% overall, while violent incidents rose 15% to 53. Five food establishments failed inspections, up from two.
New businesses — 2025-02
- Scout Chicago by Salvage Haus (Limited Business License)
- THE UNDERSTUDY COFFEE AND BOOKS (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- Chengdu Impression Sichuan Restaurant (Retail Food Establishment)
- SKINQ (Limited Business License)
- BIG CITY OPTICAL LLC (Limited Business License)
- WHOLE FOODS MARKET (Food - Shared Kitchen - Supplemental)
- WHOLE FOODS MARKET (Package Goods)
- WHOLE FOODS MARKET (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- WHOLE FOODS MARKET (Retail Food Establishment)
- GLAMOUR NAILS (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2026-02
- Fried Egg Cafe (Retail Food Establishment)
- FOLK (Retail Food Establishment)
- BUFFALO WILD WINGS (Retail Food Establishment)
- All American Village Nursing and Rehabilitation center, LLC (Regulated Business License)
- ADOPTION CENTER OF ILLINOIS (Raffles)
- CVS/PHARMACY #8747 (Retail Food Establishment)
- SAM'S CHICKEN AND RIBS (Retail Food Establishment)
- CVS/PHARMACY #1493 (Retail Food Establishment)
- TIMELINE THEATRE COMPANY (Raffles)
- WINGSTOP RESTAURANT (Retail Food Establishment)