Hermosa · Then vs Now
Hermosa: 2024-09 vs 2025-09
A side-by-side look at how Hermosa shifted between two periods.
| 2024-09 | 2025-09 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 12 | 19 | +58% |
| Construction value ($) | $64,525 | $828,019 | +1183% |
| New business licenses | 11 | 7 | -36% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 567 | 558 | -2% |
| Reported crimes | 117 | 86 | -26% |
| Violent crimes | 45 | 27 | -40% |
| Failed food inspections | 0 | 0 | — |
2024-09
Hermosa permit value drops 97% to $64k
Hermosa's September permits totaled just $64,525, down from August's $2.4 million—a 97% drop. The neighborhood issued 12 permits, three fewer than the prior month. Ten of those were express permits, typically smaller-scope projects. A sign permit and one revoked-permit reinstatement rounded out the list. No new businesses opened, no existing ones closed, and other metrics stayed flat.
2025-09
Hermosa permits jump 58% on express-program work
Hermosa logged 19 permits in September, up 58% from August, driven by 15 express-program jobs that helped push total permit value to $828,000. No new businesses opened or closed. Service requests dropped 13%, with rodent baiting (75 calls) and graffiti removal (62) leading the list. Crime fell 12% overall, and violent offenses were down 23%, from 35 to 27.
New businesses — 2024-09
- IT MART (Tobacco)
- GREATER CHICAGOLAND PAGAN PRIDE INC. (Pop-Up Retail User)
- GERBER COLLISION & GLASS (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- Urbano Hair Creations (Limited Business License)
- MONTOYA BEAUTY SALON (Limited Business License)
- STOCK 'N SAVE 1 (Retail Food Establishment)
- BOOST MOBILE (Limited Business License)
- GC FLOOR SANDING CO. (Regulated Business License)
- LIFTED MART CORP. (Package Goods)
- CHICAGO FREEDOM SCHOOL (Raffles)
New businesses — 2025-09
- GREATER CHICAGOLAND PAGAN PRIDE INC. (Pop-Up Retail User)
- AARON WINDOW TINTING CORP. (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- LUCY'S UNISEX (Limited Business License)
- JACQUELINE'S FLOWERSHOP (Limited Business License)
- WINDY CITY WASH HOUSE, INC. (Regulated Business License)
- MI LUNA SECOND HAND (Limited Business License)
- CHICAGO TIRE AND AUTO SERVICES (Motor Vehicle Services License)