North Park · Then vs Now
North Park: 2025-02 vs 2026-02
A side-by-side look at how North Park shifted between two periods.
| 2025-02 | 2026-02 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 8 | 6 | -25% |
| Construction value ($) | $164,650 | $226,423 | +38% |
| New business licenses | 40 | 9 | -78% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 387 | 370 | -4% |
| Reported crimes | 80 | 65 | -19% |
| Violent crimes | 12 | 24 | +100% |
| Failed food inspections | 2 | 4 | +100% |
2025-02
North Park permit spending drops 35% to $165k
North Park issued eight permits in February, same as January, but total spending fell from $253k to $165k. Most permits were for renovations (four) or express work (three). Residents filed 387 service requests, nearly flat with last month—potholes led the pack at 96, with graffiti and abandoned vehicles tied at 32 each. Crime stayed at 80 incidents, though violent offenses dipped from 16 to 12. No new businesses opened and none closed.
2026-02
North Park violent crime doubles as nine businesses open
North Park's violent crime count hit 24 in February, nearly double January's 13. Total crime stayed flat at 65 incidents. Nine businesses opened, including Java N Mug and Saigon Pho. Permit value fell 71% to $226k from $790k, with express permits accounting for five of the six issued. Service requests dropped a third to 370, led by 69 pothole complaints. Four food establishments failed inspections after a clean January.
New businesses — 2025-02
- NAMIT CAFE & RESTAURANT (Retail Food Establishment)
- CARING PROFESSIONALS HOME CARE, INC. (Limited Business License)
- Radio Accounting Service (Limited Business License)
- ROSEN PROFESSIONAL TRAINING CENTER / ROSEN GRAPHICS & PRINTING SERVICES (Limited Business License)
- ACTIVE OFFICE SOLUTION (Limited Business License)
- AT HOMEHEALTH, INC. (Limited Business License)
- FOREIGN BOOK SOURCE INC (Limited Business License)
- WINDY CITY TECHNOLOGIES (Limited Business License)
- DAVIS IMPERIAL CLEANERS, INC. (Limited Business License)
- SERGIO'S TAQUERIA PIZZA INC. (Retail Food Establishment)
New businesses — 2026-02
- RESTORE CHICAGO (Limited Business License)
- PROFESSIONAL NURSING, INC. (Limited Business License)
- 7-ELEVEN (Tobacco)
- ROZALADO & CO.. (Limited Business License)
- JAVA N MUG (Retail Food Establishment)
- SAIGON PHO (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- SAIGON PHO (Retail Food Establishment)
- ARCADIA FOOD & LIQUOR INC. (Tobacco)
- NORTH PARK TREASURES (Limited Business License)