Logan Square · Then vs Now
Logan Square: 2025-01 vs 2026-01
A side-by-side look at how Logan Square shifted between two periods.
| 2025-01 | 2026-01 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 58 | 52 | -10% |
| Construction value ($) | $13,837,244 | $3,950,004 | -71% |
| New business licenses | 50 | 35 | -30% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,558 | 2,053 | +32% |
| Reported crimes | 339 | 310 | -9% |
| Violent crimes | 70 | 65 | -7% |
| Failed food inspections | 3 | 7 | +133% |
2025-01
Logan Square permits jump to $13.8 million
Permit value in Logan Square climbed 35% in January, reaching $13.8 million across 58 permits. Nearly half came through the express program—28 permits in all—while 16 covered renovations or alterations. New construction accounted for four permits. The dollar spike suggests at least one sizable project hit the queue, though permit counts rose only modestly from December's 54.
2026-01
Logan Square adds 32 new businesses in January
Logan Square logged 32 new business licenses in January, including El Cubanito, a retail food spot, and Dayglow Hair Lounge Bucktown. Permits climbed to 52, up 16% from December, worth $4 million. Half were express permits—27 jobs that don't require full review. Graffiti removal led 311 complaints with 248 requests, followed by 124 reports of uncleared sidewalks. Crime hit 197 incidents, 40 of them violent.
New businesses — 2025-01
- In House (Regulated Business License)
- BARNETTE ACADEMY (Children's Services Facility License)
- Supreme Laundry Service, LLC (Limited Business License)
- DOSHI DISTRIBUTORS (Limited Business License)
- LOGAN SQUARE ALUMINUM SUPPLY (Limited Business License)
- COINS UP LAUNDRY (Regulated Business License)
- Aquarius Club & Restaurant (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- CHICAGO MOTORS AUTO REPAIR (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- AMBROSIA FOODS (Retail Food Establishment)
- Potbelly Sandwich Works (Retail Food Establishment)
New businesses — 2026-01
- FIELD STUDIOS (Indoor Special Event)
- VISIONWORKS (Limited Business License)
- El Cubanito (Retail Food Establishment)
- JESUS, BREAD OF LIFE PARISH (Raffles)
- DAYGLOW HAIR LOUNGE BUCKTOWN (Limited Business License)
- TXA TXA CLUB (Caterer's Liquor License)
- TXA TXA CLUB (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- TXA TXA CLUB (Retail Food Establishment)
- EXTRA SPACE STORAGE (#6548) (Limited Business License)
- STUNNING AND BRILLIANT EVENTS CHICAGO (Regulated Business License)