Jefferson Park · Then vs Now
Jefferson Park: 2025-04 vs 2026-04
A side-by-side look at how Jefferson Park shifted between two periods.
| 2025-04 | 2026-04 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 24 | 11 | -54% |
| Construction value ($) | $2,760,766 | $686,127 | -75% |
| New business licenses | 17 | 8 | -53% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 930 | 1,272 | +37% |
| Reported crimes | 60 | 43 | -28% |
| Violent crimes | 20 | 7 | -65% |
| Failed food inspections | 1 | 0 | -100% |
2025-04
Jefferson Park permit value jumps to $2.8 million
Jefferson Park issued 24 permits in April, more than double March's count, with total value hitting $2.8 million—a 230% jump. Express permits led at 14, followed by five renovation jobs. No new businesses opened or closed. Service requests ticked up 7% to 930, with tree trim requests (172) and potholes (87) dominating. Violent crime rose from 15 to 20 incidents, while overall crime dipped slightly to 60. One food establishment failed inspection, same as the prior month.
2026-04
Jefferson Park crime drops by half
Crime in Jefferson Park fell from 79 incidents to 43 in April, with violent offenses down from 17 to seven. Eight businesses opened, led by Habetler Bowl Inc, which picked up licenses for food service, amusement, and on-premises consumption. Permits dropped from 17 to 11, but their total value rose 20 percent to $686k—most of it express permits. Residents filed 1,272 service requests, up 38 percent from March. Potholes topped the list at 174 calls.
New businesses — 2025-04
- Flyte Software LLC (Regulated Business License)
- THREE GREEN AISLES (Limited Business License)
- HEINLEIN SUPPLY CO. (Limited Business License)
- The Sullivan Chicago Studio of Performing Arts (Limited Business License)
- MR VO AUTO CLINIC (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- MOY LEE (Retail Food Establishment)
- ANNA'S SPIRITUAL BOUTIQUE (Limited Business License)
- ECOATM (Secondhand Dealer)
- The Cop Shop Chicago (Limited Business License)
- 7-ELEVEN #33067 C (Tobacco)
New businesses — 2026-04
- HABETLER BOWL INC (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- HABETLER BOWL INC (Retail Food Establishment)
- HABETLER BOWL INC (Public Place of Amusement)
- VELASQUEZ MUFFLERS & BRAKES (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- JACK'S GLADSTONE PARK EASY WASH (Limited Business License)
- AMERICAN THERMAL WINDOW PROD (Regulated Business License)
- DELUXE GLOBAL MARKET INC. (Package Goods)
- RIO CLEANING SOLUTIONS LLC (Limited Business License)