Montclare · Then vs Now
Montclare: 2024-05 vs 2025-05
A side-by-side look at how Montclare shifted between two periods.
| 2024-05 | 2025-05 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 7 | 16 | +129% |
| Construction value ($) | $65,569 | $112,856 | +72% |
| New business licenses | 7 | 6 | -14% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 543 | 432 | -20% |
| Reported crimes | 56 | 59 | +5% |
| Violent crimes | 19 | 17 | -11% |
| Failed food inspections | 0 | 0 | — |
2024-05
Montclare logs 46 tree emergencies in May
Montclare residents filed 543 service requests in May, up 62.6% from April's 334. Tree emergencies led with 46 calls, followed by pothole complaints at 45 and graffiti removal at 41. Seven permits came through the express program, totaling $65,569—a 150% jump from April's $26,185. Crime rose 27%, with violent incidents up from 11 to 19. No businesses opened or closed.
2025-05
Montclare permit count doubles, sign work leads
Montclare issued 16 permits in May, double April's eight. Sign permits accounted for a dozen of those, with total permitted work valued at $113k. Service requests climbed 23% to 432, led by 49 tree-trim calls (a category the city no longer accepts) and 43 abandoned-vehicle complaints. Violent crime rose from 12 incidents to 17. No new businesses opened and no restaurants failed health inspections.
New businesses — 2024-05
- 4532-7211 (Peddler License)
- TAQUERIA LA ESQUINITA (Retail Food Establishment)
- WALGREENS #4935 (Retail Food Establishment)
- NIEDZIELA AMERYKANSKA (Limited Business License)
- WALGREENS #4935 (Tobacco)
- WALGREENS #4935 (Package Goods)
- ESTILO RADIANTE SA INC. (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2025-05
- RADIONIC HI - TECH (Limited Business License)
- ARMED FORCES POST 8322 (Retail Food Establishment)
- WALGREENS #4935 (Tobacco)
- V Squared Electric Inc. (Regulated Business License)
- JOSE G. SILVESTRE (Peddler License)
- VMS ACCOUNTING LLC (Limited Business License)