North Lawndale · Then vs Now
North Lawndale: 2024-10 vs 2025-10
A side-by-side look at how North Lawndale shifted between two periods.
| 2024-10 | 2025-10 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 46 | 47 | +2% |
| Construction value ($) | $38,230,893 | $4,086,657 | -89% |
| New business licenses | 10 | 7 | -30% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 987 | 997 | +1% |
| Reported crimes | 558 | 542 | -3% |
| Violent crimes | 225 | 194 | -14% |
| Failed food inspections | 3 | 2 | -33% |
2024-10
North Lawndale permit value jumps to $38.2M
North Lawndale's building permit value shot up to $38.2 million in October, an 845% increase from September's $4 million. The neighborhood issued 46 permits, up from 39 the prior month. Express permits and renovation work each accounted for 20 permits, dominating the activity. The spike suggests at least one large-scale project hit the books this month, though the breakdown doesn't reveal what or where. No new businesses or closures were recorded.
2025-10
North Lawndale permit value drops 32% to $4.1M
Permit value in North Lawndale fell from $6 million in September to $4.1 million in October, a 32% slide, even as the count held roughly steady at 47. Most permits—33 of them—came through the express program. Service requests dropped 14% to 997, with abandoned vehicle complaints leading at 114. Violent crime ticked down 6% while overall crime edged up slightly. Food inspection failures fell from five to two.
New businesses — 2024-10
- LAWNDALE CHRISTIAN DEVLOPMENT (Limited Business License)
- OGDEN PAINT& SUPPLIES (Limited Business License)
- STANFORD'S HAND CARWASH & TIRESHOP (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- WEST SIDE FOOD & DELI (Retail Food Establishment)
- FERAS FOOD & LIQUOR (Tobacco)
- DARRICK S. EUBANKS SR. (Peddler License)
- NEIGHBORHOOD LAUNDRYMAT (Regulated Business License)
- LASHAWN JONES (Peddler License)
- LINDSAY ITALIAN ICE (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- ZITALIAN BEEFS (Retail Food Establishment)
New businesses — 2025-10
- ONLY SPORTS ARENA (Public Place of Amusement)
- PEORIA PACKING, LTD. (Retail Food Establishment)
- BRITO AUTO PARTS (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- SELECTED HARDWOOD FLOORING AND SUPPLY CO (Limited Business License)
- DYNASTY MANAGEMENT REAL ESTATE LLC (Regulated Business License)
- A & V BUSINESS SOLUTIONS INC. (Limited Business License)
- MARY'S DELICIAS (Mobile Food License)