Montclare · Then vs Now
Montclare: 2025-02 vs 2026-02
A side-by-side look at how Montclare shifted between two periods.
| 2025-02 | 2026-02 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 5 | 10 | +100% |
| Construction value ($) | $757,169 | $458,261 | -39% |
| New business licenses | 8 | 31 | +288% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 239 | 283 | +18% |
| Reported crimes | 59 | 44 | -25% |
| Violent crimes | 10 | 12 | +20% |
| Failed food inspections | 0 | 2 | +2 |
2025-02
Montclare permit value jumps to $757k
Montclare logged five permits in February worth $757,000 combined, up from $31,000 the month before. Three came through the city's express program, and two were for new construction. Crime reports doubled to 59, including ten violent incidents versus five in January. Service requests fell 20 percent to 239, led by abandoned vehicle complaints and garbage cart issues. No food establishments failed inspection this month.
2026-02
Montclare logs 31 new business licenses
Montclare added 31 new business licenses in February, up from four in January. O. G's Food & Liquor picked up three licenses (tobacco, package goods, and retail food). Other openings include Mr. D's Snack Shop and Il Giardino del Dolce, Inc. Building permits rose to 10 from 7, but their total value fell 84% to $458k—down from $2.9 million the prior month. Service requests dropped 25% to 283, led by blue recycling cart calls and abandoned vehicle complaints. Crime held at 44 incidents, 12 of them violent. Two food places failed inspections.
New businesses — 2025-02
- CHARIS BEAUTY CREATIONS -CBC HAIR BRAIDING (Limited Business License)
- LUCY BEAUTY SALON (Limited Business License)
- Diversey Plumbing and Sewer (Limited Business License)
- O. G'S FOOD & LIQUOR (Tobacco)
- LIFE STORAGE (Limited Business License)
- 7-ELEVEN (Tobacco)
- MISKA'S/ EVA'S SPORTS BAR (Tobacco)
- EURO HOMEMADE BAKERY & DELI (Retail Food Establishment)
New businesses — 2026-02
- O. G'S FOOD & LIQUOR (Tobacco)
- MR. D'S SNACK SHOP (Retail Food Establishment)
- O. G'S FOOD & LIQUOR (Package Goods)
- O. G'S FOOD & LIQUOR (Retail Food Establishment)
- O'REILLY AUTO PARTS #3411 (Limited Business License)
- THE PEP BOYS-MANNY,MOE & JACK (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- VIVID TAX & BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (Limited Business License)
- E W BREDEMEIER & CO (Manufacturing Establishments)
- INT'L MEAT CO INC (Wholesale Food Establishment)
- IL GIARDINO DEL DOLCE, INC (Retail Food Establishment)