Hyde Park · Then vs Now
Hyde Park: 2025-02 vs 2026-02
A side-by-side look at how Hyde Park shifted between two periods.
| 2025-02 | 2026-02 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 15 | 26 | +73% |
| Construction value ($) | $19,293,505 | $6,697,785 | -65% |
| New business licenses | 15 | 13 | -13% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 373 | 446 | +20% |
| Reported crimes | 178 | 232 | +30% |
| Violent crimes | 23 | 57 | +148% |
| Failed food inspections | 1 | 1 | 0% |
2025-02
Hyde Park permit value jumps to $19.3 million
Fifteen permits in February pulled $19.3 million in declared work, up from $5.8 million the month prior despite half as many permits issued. Twelve were express permits, three for renovation or alteration. No new businesses opened, none closed.
2026-02
Hyde Park violent crime triples in February
Violent crime in Hyde Park jumped from 17 incidents to 57—a 235 percent spike. Overall crime reports rose from 103 to 232. Service requests climbed 65 percent to 446, led by 62 tree-trim requests and 49 building violations. Construction permits held at 26, but their dollar value dropped to $6.7 million from $42 million (likely one large job wrapping up). Thirteen new businesses registered, including HUARACHES HYDE PARK and MATHNASIUM OF CHICAGO HYDE PARK. One food place failed inspection.
New businesses — 2025-02
- JORDYN'S SOUL CAFE INC. (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- MATURITEASE (Limited Business License)
- CORNELL SHOE REPAIR & CLEANERS LLC (Limited Business License)
- Hall Connections (Shared Housing Unit Operator)
- SECURITY SHOP INC. SOUTH (Limited Business License)
- WHOLE FOODS MARKET (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- WHOLE FOODS MARKET (Retail Food Establishment)
- WHOLE FOODS MARKET (Food - Shared Kitchen - Supplemental)
- WHOLE FOODS MARKET (Package Goods)
- ULTA BEAUTY (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2026-02
- ASCIONE (Retail Food Establishment)
- NOAH BEAUTY CORPORATION (Limited Business License)
- IVORI'S ENHANCEMENTS (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- Goodman Williams Group (Limited Business License)
- CVS/PHARMACY #17686 (Limited Business License)
- VOGUE CLEANERS (Regulated Business License)
- Erielle Bakkum Photography / Darling Photography (Regulated Business License)
- CVS/PHARMACY #5836 (Retail Food Establishment)
- HUARACHES HYDE PARK (Retail Food Establishment)
- MATHNASIUM OF CHICAGO HYDE PARK (Children's Services Facility License)