Greater Grand Crossing · Then vs Now
Greater Grand Crossing: 2024-06 vs 2025-06
A side-by-side look at how Greater Grand Crossing shifted between two periods.
| 2024-06 | 2025-06 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 33 | 23 | -30% |
| Construction value ($) | $903,035 | $372,855 | -59% |
| New business licenses | 24 | 17 | -29% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,249 | 1,321 | +6% |
| Reported crimes | 599 | 560 | -7% |
| Violent crimes | 243 | 232 | -5% |
| Failed food inspections | 0 | 4 | +4 |
2024-06
Greater Grand Crossing permit value drops 88% in June
Permit dollars in Greater Grand Crossing fell from $7.7 million in May to just over $900,000 in June—an 88% decline. The 33 permits issued included 24 through the express program and eight renovation jobs. No new business licenses appeared in the data. Service requests dropped 12%, with garbage cart repairs (79) and streetlight outages (73) near the top. Crime slipped less than 1%, though violent offenses were down 5%. After two food inspection failures in May, June had none.
2025-06
Greater Grand Crossing permits drop to $373k
Permit activity in Greater Grand Crossing fell sharply in June, with 23 permits totaling $373k compared to $1.55 million the month prior. Seventeen of the permits came through the express program, which handles smaller residential and commercial work. The neighborhood also saw two wrecking or demolition permits and two for signs. No new businesses opened during the month.
New businesses — 2024-06
- JOSEPH TENNANT (Peddler License)
- CYM LIVING LLC (Limited Business License)
- THE ESTATE CHICAGO (Special Event Food)
- SUBWAY SANDWICHES (Retail Food Establishment)
- NEW SUNNY SUB & FISH INC. (Retail Food Establishment)
- JAMES MCHUGH CONSTRUCTION CO. (Regulated Business License)
- BLACK HEN PANTRY (Retail Food Establishment)
- dedicated auto repair (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- MILLERS HEATING AND COOLING CONSULTANTS INC. (Regulated Business License)
- PRIDE CLEANER (Regulated Business License)
New businesses — 2025-06
- WISH MART (Tobacco)
- ROYAL CARIBBEAN EXPRESS JERK CUISINE VIN #1GBKP32KR3317372 PLATE # 3195102B (Special Event Food)
- BADDIE COLLECTION (Limited Business License)
- BADDIE COLLECTION (Limited Business License)
- 5T Management Inc (Limited Business License)
- SUNNY'S BAR B QUE (Retail Food Establishment)
- RED CARPET HAIR SALON (Limited Business License)
- Passion T (Retail Food Establishment)
- ALLISON' S INFANT & TODDLER CENTER (Children's Services Facility License)
- FRANKS AUTO GLASS (Motor Vehicle Services License)