Lincoln Park · Then vs Now
Lincoln Park: 2024-10 vs 2025-10
A side-by-side look at how Lincoln Park shifted between two periods.
| 2024-10 | 2025-10 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 111 | 118 | +6% |
| Construction value ($) | $26,321,536 | $15,466,641 | -41% |
| New business licenses | 57 | 59 | +4% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,520 | 3,117 | +105% |
| Reported crimes | 385 | 327 | -15% |
| Violent crimes | 55 | 57 | +4% |
| Failed food inspections | 14 | 12 | -14% |
2024-10
Lincoln Park permit value hits $26.3 million, up 81%
Lincoln Park issued 111 permits in October, up 14% from September's 97. Total permit value jumped 81%, from $14.5 million to $26.3 million. Most of the activity ran through the express permit program—62 permits. Another 20 covered renovations and alterations. Eight permits were for new construction.
2025-10
Lincoln Park permit count jumps 28%, value drops
Lincoln Park pulled 118 permits in October, up 28% from September, but total value fell 31% to $15.5 million. Express permits led the way with 59 applications, followed by 19 sign permits and 18 renovation jobs. A dozen wrecking or demolition permits also came through. No new business licenses or closures showed up in the data.
New businesses — 2024-10
- HONORE WICKER PARK (Pop-Up Retail User)
- The Fresh Market of Illinois (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- The Fresh Market of Illinois (Outdoor Patio)
- The Fresh Market of Illinois (Retail Food Establishment)
- The Fresh Market of Illinois (Package Goods)
- Mattress Firm #119093 (Limited Business License)
- EXTRA SPACE STORAGE (#7011) (Limited Business License)
- KIBBITZNEST BOOKS & BREWS (Retail Food Establishment)
- GO GROCER (Package Goods)
- SALON EDDA (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2025-10
- Fat Shack (Retail Food Establishment)
- LEVAIN BAKERY (Retail Food Establishment)
- HOLIDAY MARKET A NOWHERE COLLECTIVE COLLABORATION (Pop-Up Retail User)
- AESOP (Limited Business License)
- Chipotle Mexican Grill #42 (Retail Food Establishment)
- VICTORY GARDENS THEATER (Public Place of Amusement (PAV))
- SOW (Limited Business License)
- THE OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC (Public Place of Amusement (PAV))
- Rebecca Rockfield Skin Spa and Shop (Limited Business License)
- STEPPENWOLF THEATER COMPANY (Public Place of Amusement (PAV))