Hegewisch · Then vs Now
Hegewisch: 2024-08 vs 2025-08
A side-by-side look at how Hegewisch shifted between two periods.
| 2024-08 | 2025-08 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 10 | 8 | -20% |
| Construction value ($) | $98,875 | $80,117 | -19% |
| New business licenses | 2 | 4 | +100% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 307 | 460 | +50% |
| Reported crimes | 56 | 46 | -18% |
| Violent crimes | 16 | 10 | -38% |
| Failed food inspections | 0 | 1 | +1 |
2024-08
Hegewisch permit value drops 64% in August
Hegewisch issued 10 permits in August, down from 17 the month before, with total value falling to about $99k from $274k. Nine of those permits came through the express program. Service requests dropped 31%, with garbage cart maintenance leading the list at 38 calls, followed by 30 for tree debris cleanup. Crime fell too—56 incidents versus 69 in July, including 16 violent offenses compared to 20. No new businesses opened or closed.
2025-08
Hegewisch permit value jumps 79% to $80k
Hegewisch pulled eight permits in August, up from six the month before, with total value climbing to $80,117—a 79% jump. Seven of those were express permits. Service requests rose 19% to 460, led by tree emergencies (51 calls) and tree debris cleanup (49). Crime dropped nearly 10%, with violent incidents down by more than half—from 22 to 10. No new businesses opened or closed.
New businesses — 2024-08
- HEGEWISCH GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE (Raffles)
- EL FORASTERO LLC (Retail Food Establishment)
New businesses — 2025-08
- MR. G'S SOUTH LOOP EATS (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- KIKI'S IMPORTS (Regulated Business License)
- HEGEWISCH GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE (Raffles)
- THE OVEN (Retail Food Establishment)