Gage Park · Then vs Now
Gage Park: 2025-04 vs 2026-04
A side-by-side look at how Gage Park shifted between two periods.
| 2025-04 | 2026-04 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 11 | 18 | +64% |
| Construction value ($) | $175,150 | $3,945,092 | +2152% |
| New business licenses | 24 | 2 | -92% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,265 | 1,101 | -13% |
| Reported crimes | 169 | 119 | -30% |
| Violent crimes | 51 | 35 | -31% |
| Failed food inspections | 3 | 2 | -33% |
2025-04
Gage Park permit value drops 78% to $175k
Gage Park pulled 11 permits in April, down from 16 the month before. Total value fell sharply—$175,150 compared to $811,137 in March. Ten of the permits came through the express program, which handles smaller jobs. One new construction permit rounded out the count. No new business licenses landed, and no businesses closed. A relatively quiet month after a busier March.
2026-04
Crime drops 45% while graffiti requests spike
Gage Park logged 119 crimes in April, down from 217 the month before—a 45% drop. Violent offenses fell from 61 to 35. On the 311 side, graffiti removal requests led the board at 185, followed by 129 pothole complaints. Permits held steady at 18, totaling $3.9 million in declared value. Two new businesses opened: Auto Cars of Chicago and Sophia's Fashion, both on limited licenses. No closures reported.
New businesses — 2025-04
- MARIA ALEJANDRA ARIAS ALCANTAR (Peddler License)
- CARMELO'S TACO PLACE (Retail Food Establishment)
- HORACIO AUTO REPAIR (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- Starbucks Coffee#66370 (Retail Food Establishment)
- SIMS & WARD ROYALTY FUNERAL AND CREMATIONS LLC (Limited Business License)
- METRO BY T-MOBIL (Limited Business License)
- CARMELO'S TACO PLACE (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- KEI DISCOUNTS CORP. (Limited Business License)
- PALETERIA Y NEVERIA LAS PRIMAS, LLC (Retail Food Establishment)
- El Bazar For Fans (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2026-04
- AUTO CARS OF CHICAGO LLC (Limited Business License)
- SOPHIA'S FASHION (Limited Business License)