Jefferson Park · Then vs Now
Jefferson Park: 2024-05 vs 2025-05
A side-by-side look at how Jefferson Park shifted between two periods.
| 2024-05 | 2025-05 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 22 | 23 | +5% |
| Construction value ($) | $312,347 | $4,912,596 | +1473% |
| New business licenses | 19 | 13 | -32% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 961 | 1,255 | +31% |
| Reported crimes | 84 | 82 | -2% |
| Violent crimes | 25 | 22 | -12% |
| Failed food inspections | 1 | 0 | -100% |
2024-05
Jefferson Park logs 97 tree emergencies in May
Jefferson Park fielded 961 service requests in May, up 41% from April's 680. Tree emergencies led with 97 calls, followed by 93 debris cleanup requests and 90 rodent complaints. Permits climbed from 9 to 22—a 144% jump—though their total value fell 47% to $312k. Nineteen were express permits, the kind that skip full plan review. Crime dropped slightly to 84 incidents from 93, with violent offenses down from 30 to 25. No new business licenses or closures turned up.
2025-05
Jefferson Park permit value hits $4.9M on renovation work
Permit value in Jefferson Park jumped 78% in May to $4.9 million, up from $2.8 million the month before, even as the number of permits dipped to 23 from 24. Most were express permits (16), with five going to renovations or alterations. 311 calls surged 35%, led by tree debris cleanup (171 requests) and tree emergencies (165). Crime climbed 37% to 82 incidents, including 22 violent offenses. No businesses opened or closed.
New businesses — 2024-05
- Icons printing and Signs Inc (Limited Business License)
- TASTE OF KAWAYAN (Retail Food Establishment)
- MARIE BARANOVA (Peddler License)
- Baked by Jane (Retail Food Establishment)
- CHI-TOWN PRINTING INC (Regulated Business License)
- G & O THERMAL SUPPLY INC (Limited Business License)
- BEVERAGE TESTING INSTITUTE (Limited Business License)
- CAFE ANTIGUA (Limited Business License)
- WALGREENS #1593 (Tobacco)
- WALGREENS #1593 (Retail Food Establishment)
New businesses — 2025-05
- SANDRA IBANEZ SUSTAITA (Peddler License)
- US DIAGNOSTICS (Limited Business License)
- ALIDA126 (Regulated Business License)
- The Thirsty Tavern (Retail Food Establishment)
- WALGREENS #1593 (Tobacco)
- WINDY CITY NAILS & SPA, INC (Limited Business License)
- DELKO CONSTRUCTION CO INC (Limited Business License)
- The Thirsty Tavern (Tavern)
- TOTAL BY VERIZON (Limited Business License)
- GORILLA SUSHI (Retail Food Establishment)