Hermosa · Then vs Now
Hermosa: 2024-07 vs 2025-07
A side-by-side look at how Hermosa shifted between two periods.
| 2024-07 | 2025-07 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 6 | 15 | +150% |
| Construction value ($) | $163,988 | $340,936 | +108% |
| New business licenses | 12 | 13 | +8% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,067 | 660 | -38% |
| Reported crimes | 97 | 94 | -3% |
| Violent crimes | 34 | 32 | -6% |
| Failed food inspections | 1 | 1 | 0% |
2024-07
Tree debris calls dominate 311 in Hermosa
Hermosa residents filed 259 tree debris cleanup requests in July, the top 311 category by far, plus 215 emergency tree calls. Total service requests hit 1,067, up 34% from June's 797. Permits dropped by half—six pulled, worth $164k combined, down from $346k the month prior. Crime fell 18% to 97 incidents; violent offenses dropped 38% to 34. One food inspection failed.
2025-07
Hermosa crime jumps 42% while permit value drops by half
Crime reports in Hermosa climbed from 66 to 94 in July, a 42% jump, with violent incidents up from 27 to 32. Permit count held steady at 15, but total dollar value fell 44%, from $610k to $341k. Rodent baiting requests led 311 activity with 88 calls, followed by graffiti removal and garbage cart issues at 52 each. Most permits came through the express program. No new businesses opened or closed.
New businesses — 2024-07
- CHILLAFRY LLC (Special Event Food)
- CHICAGO SIGN SYSTEMS, INC. (Limited Business License)
- MA DELSOCORRO ROMAN MARTINEZ (Peddler License)
- BRANDON MILLAN (Peddler License)
- JOSE LUIS MILLIAN MEJIA (Peddler License)
- 2059 Wash U Coin Laundry (Regulated Business License)
- NAIL CONFESSIONS BY DENISE (Limited Business License)
- AARON AUTO GLASS CHICAGO (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- WR CONSTRUCTION & HVAC LLC (Regulated Business License)
- SAN MARTIN BOTANICA, INC. (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2025-07
- TACOTLAN (Special Event Food)
- MSI Green, Inc. (Wholesale Food Establishment)
- ROBERTO RIVERA (Shared Housing Unit Operator)
- CTUSA (Limited Business License)
- CHILLAFRY LLC (Special Event Food)
- PABLO BLANCAS (Peddler License)
- SB Specialty Metals LLC (Limited Business License)
- MR. GEES (Retail Food Establishment)
- EL AZTECA (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- EL AZTECA (Retail Food Establishment)