Hegewisch · Then vs Now
Hegewisch: 2025-02 vs 2026-02
A side-by-side look at how Hegewisch shifted between two periods.
| 2025-02 | 2026-02 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 6 | 3 | -50% |
| Construction value ($) | $425,300 | $203,909 | -52% |
| New business licenses | 1 | 5 | +400% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 223 | 260 | +17% |
| Reported crimes | 51 | 72 | +41% |
| Violent crimes | 11 | 17 | +55% |
| Failed food inspections | 0 | 0 | — |
2025-02
Hegewisch permits drop to six, down a third
Hegewisch pulled six permits in February, down from nine the month before. Five were express permits; the sixth was a renovation. Total value came to $425k, off 23% from January. Service requests fell 26%, led by 28 street light complaints, 27 abandoned vehicle reports, and 26 pothole calls. Crime dropped 27% overall, with violent offenses down 45%—from 20 to 11. No new businesses opened or closed.
2026-02
Hegewisch logs 49 dead-streetlight calls in February
Hegewisch fielded 260 service requests in February, up 69% from January, with 49 calls about dead streetlights leading the list. Potholes (25) and garbage-cart issues (19) also ranked high. Permit count fell from seven to three, but dollar value jumped to $204k. Five businesses opened, including Taqueria El Taquin (retail food and on-premise consumption) and P.R Salon. Crime rose to 72 incidents from 45; violent offenses dipped by one to 17.
New businesses — 2025-02
- Help At Home (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2026-02
- SULMA'S UNLIMITED L.L.C. (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- TROY DESIGN & MANUFACTURING CO. (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- P.R SALON (Limited Business License)
- TAQUERIA EL TAQUIN (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- TAQUERIA EL TAQUIN (Retail Food Establishment)