Irving Park · Then vs Now
Irving Park: 2025-02 vs 2026-02
A side-by-side look at how Irving Park shifted between two periods.
| 2025-02 | 2026-02 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 26 | 27 | +4% |
| Construction value ($) | $4,403,114 | $2,233,400 | -49% |
| New business licenses | 28 | 28 | 0% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,286 | 1,297 | +1% |
| Reported crimes | 179 | 162 | -9% |
| Violent crimes | 44 | 52 | +18% |
| Failed food inspections | 3 | 4 | +33% |
2025-02
Irving Park permit value hits $4.4M despite fewer permits
Irving Park issued 26 permits in February, down 28% from January's 36, but their combined value rose 43% to $4.4 million. Thirteen permits came through the express program, seven were renovation jobs, and four covered new construction. No new businesses opened or closed in the data this month.
2026-02
Irving Park violent crime jumps to 52 cases
Violent crime hit 52 incidents in February, up 68% from 31 the month before. Overall crime rose 45% to 162 cases. Service requests climbed 37%—potholes led with 212 complaints, graffiti removal wasn't far behind at 206. New business licenses jumped 40%, including five tow trucks all registered to A Allstar Towing and Snow Plowing, plus Leona's Pizzeria and AL-Andalus Income Tax Services. Permit value edged up 16% to $2.2 million, led by express permits and renovation work. Four food establishments failed inspection, same as January.
New businesses — 2025-02
- Pickleball Clubhouse (Retail Food Establishment)
- CHICAGO BOOKKEEPING SOLUTIONS LLC (Regulated Business License)
- SOAP BOX LAUNDRY (Regulated Business License)
- PLATINUM CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY CLEANING (Regulated Business License)
- KODWO REALITY GROUP (Regulated Business License)
- SPARK MONTESSORI (Children's Services Facility License)
- BLERTON PUSHKULE (Peddler License)
- QUIROGA'S PLUS CAR WASH (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- MG KNOX, LLC (Commercial Garage)
- AMADEO CHAVEZ (Peddler License)
New businesses — 2026-02
- A ALLSTAR TOWING AND SNOW PLOWING (Towing - Tow Truck)
- A ALLSTAR TOWING AND SNOW PLOWING (Towing - Tow Truck)
- A ALLSTAR TOWING AND SNOW PLOWING (Towing - Tow Truck)
- A ALLSTAR TOWING AND SNOW PLOWING (Towing - Tow Truck)
- A ALLSTAR TOWING AND SNOW PLOWING (Towing - Tow Truck)
- AL-ANDALUS INCOME TAX SERVICES, LLC (Limited Business License)
- HYBRID AUTO CARE SOLUTIONS LLC (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- LEONA'S PIZZERIA (Retail Food Establishment)
- ELECTRIC LANE (Limited Business License)
- Ackermans Accounting Service (Limited Business License)