Greater Grand Crossing · Then vs Now
Greater Grand Crossing: 2024-08 vs 2025-08
A side-by-side look at how Greater Grand Crossing shifted between two periods.
| 2024-08 | 2025-08 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 34 | 31 | -9% |
| Construction value ($) | $434,888 | $837,239 | +93% |
| New business licenses | 16 | 12 | -25% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,278 | 1,758 | +38% |
| Reported crimes | 554 | 555 | +0% |
| Violent crimes | 202 | 219 | +8% |
| Failed food inspections | 0 | 4 | +4 |
2024-08
Greater Grand Crossing permit value drops 69%
Permit value in Greater Grand Crossing fell from $1.4 million to $435k in August, a 69% slide. The 34 permits issued were down 21% from July's 43. Express permits led the count at 21, followed by six renovation jobs. Two demolition permits and two elevator equipment permits rounded out the activity. No new businesses opened or closed during the month.
2025-08
Greater Grand Crossing permits jump 79% to $837k
Permit value in Greater Grand Crossing jumped 79% in August, hitting $837k on 31 permits—up from $467k the month before. Most were express permits, with a handful for signs and renovations. Service requests climbed 20%, driven by 272 calls about water in basements. Crime fell 11% overall, with violent incidents down slightly to 219. No new businesses opened or closed.
New businesses — 2024-08
- CHRISTOPHER CALVIN WITHERSPOON (Peddler License)
- MAX TOBACCO & GROCERY (Retail Food Establishment)
- ChiFresh Kitchen (Retail Food Establishment)
- BUDDY BEAR CAR WASH (Limited Business License)
- 71ST DOLLAR STORE (Limited Business License)
- CBA, SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, INC (Limited Business License)
- CITGO (Retail Food Establishment)
- ChiFresh Kitchen (Food - Shared Kitchen - Supplemental)
- PETE'S (Tobacco)
- CITGO (Filling Station)
New businesses — 2025-08
- JOSEPHINE'S COOKING (Special Event Food)
- THE PRINTSHOP (Limited Business License)
- Gary Comer College Prep (Retail Food Establishment)
- PETE'S (Retail Food Establishment)
- PETE'S (Tobacco)
- 71st Liquor & Food (Retail Food Establishment)
- 71st Liquor & Food (Tobacco)
- CITGO (Tobacco)
- BABAS FAMOUS STEAK & LEMONADE (Retail Food Establishment)
- Park Manor 75 (Tavern)