North Center · Then vs Now
North Center: 2025-08 vs 2026-08
A side-by-side look at how North Center shifted between two periods.
| 2025-08 | 2026-08 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 67 | 0 | -100% |
| Construction value ($) | $30,745,138 | $0 | -100% |
| New business licenses | 23 | 0 | -100% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 311 service requests | 1,173 | 0 | -100% |
| Reported crimes | 83 | 0 | -100% |
| Violent crimes | 12 | 0 | -100% |
| Failed food inspections | 6 | 0 | -100% |
2025-08
North Center permit value jumps to $30.7M
Permit valuations in North Center spiked to $30.7 million in August, up 434% from July's $5.8 million. The neighborhood saw 67 permits issued, with 33 coming through the express program. New construction accounted for 17 permits, while renovations took 11. No new business licenses, closures, or service requests were logged for the month.
2026-08
One business closes in otherwise quiet August
North Center recorded one business closure in August and not much else. No permits, no new licenses, no service requests or crimes in the dataset. A quiet month.
New businesses — 2025-08
- EKIBEN (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- Maison Pasquale Chicago (Retail Food Establishment)
- Maison Pasquale Chicago (Package Goods)
- CASA ZEPEDA LLC (Regulated Business License)
- Code&Company, LLC (Limited Business License)
- COBBLESTONE REMODELING (Regulated Business License)
- NORTHCENTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (Pop-Up Retail User)
- COBBLESTONE (Retail Food Establishment)
- INTERNATIONAL REVERE MACHINING (Manufacturing Establishments)
- COBBLESTONE (Outdoor Patio)