Lincoln Square · Then vs Now
Lincoln Square: 2024-06 vs 2025-06
A side-by-side look at how Lincoln Square shifted between two periods.
| 2024-06 | 2025-06 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 34 | 52 | +53% |
| Construction value ($) | $4,591,459 | $7,504,411 | +63% |
| New business licenses | 30 | 31 | +3% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,138 | 1,181 | +4% |
| Reported crimes | 159 | 181 | +14% |
| Violent crimes | 39 | 33 | -15% |
| Failed food inspections | 8 | 7 | -12% |
2024-06
Lincoln Square pulled 20 express permits in June
Lincoln Square ran 34 permits in June, down four from May, but their total value edged up to $4.6 million. Twenty of those permits came through the express program—likely minor residential fixes or quick commercial tweaks. Ten more covered renovations or alterations. The rest: two sign permits, two new construction. No new businesses opened or closed during the month.
2025-06
Lincoln Square permit activity jumps 44%, led by express filings
Permit volume in Lincoln Square shot up 44% in June, with 52 filings totaling $7.5 million. Nearly half were express permits—the city's fast-track program for straightforward work. Thirteen renovation projects and nine sign permits rounded out the activity. Total dollar value climbed a more modest 13%, suggesting most of the new filings covered smaller jobs. No new business licenses or closures showed up in the data this month.
New businesses — 2024-06
- EMPOWERFIT (Regulated Business License)
- CAROL'S EVENT STAFFING , INC (Regulated Business License)
- MOTHERLAND CAFE (Retail Food Establishment)
- Kanlaya 8 (Retail Food Establishment)
- CLARKE2112 LLC SERIES 4436-38 N WESTERN (Limited Business License)
- Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club (Retail Food Establishment)
- JANE ADDAMS RESOURCE CORP (Limited Business License)
- KAJTEZ FASHION STUDIO, INC. (Limited Business License)
- MANIFOLD CHICAGO (Manufacturing Establishments)
- BEST BUY FOOD & LIQUOR (Tobacco)
New businesses — 2025-06
- FRANK R SJODIN (Peddler License)
- THE OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC (Pop-Up Retail User)
- Urban Athlete (Regulated Business License)
- CERAMICS BY LEO (Limited Business License)
- GROUNDSWELL LLC (Retail Food Establishment)
- NWAR SKIN (Limited Business License)
- URBAN POOCH TRAINING AND FITNESS CENTER (Animal Care License)
- FOSTER WORKS (Manufacturing Establishments)
- Urban Pooch Training and Fitness Center (Animal Care License)
- DOLLAR TREE #3359 (Retail Food Establishment)