Garfield Ridge · Then vs Now
Garfield Ridge: 2024-04 vs 2025-04
A side-by-side look at how Garfield Ridge shifted between two periods.
| 2024-04 | 2025-04 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 22 | 33 | +50% |
| Construction value ($) | $199,969 | $424,133 | +112% |
| New business licenses | 14 | 17 | +21% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,249 | 1,271 | +2% |
| Reported crimes | 170 | 154 | -9% |
| Violent crimes | 33 | 37 | +12% |
| Failed food inspections | 5 | 3 | -40% |
2024-04
Garfield Ridge issues 14 sign permits in April
Garfield Ridge logged 22 permits worth $200k in April, with signs accounting for most of the activity—14 of the 22 pulled were for signage. Another seven came through the city's express permit program. No new businesses opened, none closed, and the other usual metrics sat at zero for the month.
2025-04
Garfield Ridge logs 33 permits, 26 via express track
Garfield Ridge logged 33 permits in April, up 38% from March's 24, though total dollar value fell 36% to $424k. Twenty-six of those permits came through the express program. Four sign permits and two demolition permits rounded out the month. No new business licenses, closures, or service requests showed up in the data.
New businesses — 2024-04
- LA ESMERALDA MICHOACANA (Retail Food Establishment)
- GUTIERREZ SERVICES (Limited Business License)
- MD TAX PRO, COMPANY. (Limited Business License)
- Obbies Pizza (Retail Food Establishment)
- TED'S AUTO REPAIR (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- CUTTING EDGE HAIR DESIGN (Limited Business License)
- Zakic Financial Service (Limited Business License)
- ST. DANIEL THE PROPHET CHURCH (Raffles)
- Xpress Auto Parts (Limited Business License)
- Illinois Concealed Training Inc. (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2025-04
- Johnston & Murphy #1738 (Limited Business License)
- MARQUEZ POOL SERVICES (Regulated Business License)
- CICERO AVE RESALE CO (Limited Business License)
- CSL PLASMA INC. (Limited Business License)
- Midway Airport Shuttle Service (Limited Business License)
- LUIS HEATING & COOLING (Regulated Business License)
- BARBER BOB'S (Limited Business License)
- MASTERCRAFT TATTOO CO. (Regulated Business License)
- BEGGARS PIZZA (Retail Food Establishment)
- Starbucks Coffee#21650 (Retail Food Establishment)