Hegewisch · Then vs Now
Hegewisch: 2024-10 vs 2025-10
A side-by-side look at how Hegewisch shifted between two periods.
| 2024-10 | 2025-10 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 15 | 14 | -7% |
| Construction value ($) | $338,871 | $73,100 | -78% |
| New business licenses | 4 | 25 | +525% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 252 | 222 | -12% |
| Reported crimes | 64 | 80 | +25% |
| Violent crimes | 20 | 21 | +5% |
| Failed food inspections | 0 | 2 | +2 |
2024-10
Hegewisch permit value jumps to $339k
Hegewisch pulled 15 permits in October, triple September's count, with total value hitting $339k—up from $82k the month before. Thirteen of those were express permits, plus two renovation jobs. Tree planting requests led 311 calls at 51, followed by streetlight complaints and recycling cart requests. Crime dropped 16 percent to 64 incidents. No new business licenses or closures this month.
2025-10
Hegewisch adds 25 new businesses, including Doreen's Pizzeria
Hegewisch logged 25 new business licenses in October, up from just one the month before. Among them: Doreen's Pizzeria, The Katalyst (a public amusement venue), and Uncle Bobby's tavern. Crime reports climbed 54 percent to 80 incidents, with violent offenses up slightly to 21. Permit value dropped 76 percent to $73,100—all 14 permits came through the express program. Residents filed 222 service requests, down 29 percent, led by 23 complaints about broken streetlights. Two food establishments failed inspections.
New businesses — 2024-10
- OLIVER POPADIC (Regulated Business License)
- PLANET FITNESS (Regulated Business License)
- BALTIMORE FOOD & LIQUOR (Tobacco)
- Sun-d-wich (Retail Food Establishment)
New businesses — 2025-10
- THE KATALYST (Public Place of Amusement)
- DOREEN'S PIZZERIA (Retail Food Establishment)
- CALUMET HARBOR LUMBER CO (Regulated Business License)
- MIRNA'S GIFT SHOP (Limited Business License)
- STEVE'S LOUNGE (Retail Food Establishment)
- BALTIMORE FOOD & LIQUOR (Package Goods)
- LEON'S AUTO SERVICE (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- BALTIMORE FOOD & LIQUOR (Retail Food Establishment)
- UNCLE BOBBY'S (Tavern)
- OUI OUI ENTERPRISES LTD. (Limited Business License)