Greater Grand Crossing · Then vs Now
Greater Grand Crossing: 2024-09 vs 2025-09
A side-by-side look at how Greater Grand Crossing shifted between two periods.
| 2024-09 | 2025-09 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 43 | 42 | -2% |
| Construction value ($) | $1,729,245 | $1,544,073 | -11% |
| New business licenses | 11 | 14 | +27% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,088 | 1,267 | +16% |
| Reported crimes | 588 | 503 | -14% |
| Violent crimes | 225 | 209 | -7% |
| Failed food inspections | 2 | 9 | +350% |
2024-09
Greater Grand Crossing permit value jumps to $1.7M
Permit value in Greater Grand Crossing shot up nearly 300% in September, reaching $1.73 million compared to August's $435k. The 43 permits included 21 through the express program and 10 for renovations or alterations. No new business licenses were issued, and no service requests were logged during the month.
2025-09
Greater Grand Crossing permit value climbs 84% to $1.5M
Greater Grand Crossing pulled 42 permits in September, up from 31 the month before. Total value hit $1.5 million—an 84% jump from August's $837,000. Most of that came through 32 express permits, a fast-track program for simpler jobs. Five renovation or alteration permits also went through, along with three for elevator equipment. No new businesses registered and no licenses lapsed during the month.
New businesses — 2024-09
- BP (Tobacco)
- LET GO-BE GREAT (Regulated Business License)
- TTX Company (Limited Business License)
- BP (Retail Food Establishment)
- Connie's Closet (Limited Business License)
- CCC BRANDS (Wholesale Food Establishment)
- WABASH SEAFOOD MARKET (Retail Food Establishment)
- BP (Filling Station)
- JJ FISH & CHICKEN SOUTH CHICAGO (Retail Food Establishment)
- Doughboy's Chicago (Retail Food Establishment)
New businesses — 2025-09
- WAFFLE LOUNGE (Retail Food Establishment)
- FRANK'S FINER MEATS, INC. (Retail Food Establishment)
- D'RACO'S PEST CONTROL SERVICE CORPORATION (Limited Business License)
- FORESIGHT CHILDREN LEARNING CENTER INC. (Children's Services Facility License)
- Ace Pizza 2 (Retail Food Establishment)
- LITTLE SCHOLARS BEFORE AND AFTERCARE (Children's Services Facility License)
- PARADISE DOLLAR & UP (Limited Business License)
- CHICAGO NINE SOCIAL CLUB (Limited Business License)
- BP (Tobacco)
- EVERYTHING PREMIUM (Limited Business License)