Norwood Park · Then vs Now
Norwood Park: 2024-08 vs 2025-08
A side-by-side look at how Norwood Park shifted between two periods.
| 2024-08 | 2025-08 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 38 | 37 | -3% |
| Construction value ($) | $1,188,965 | $3,349,971 | +182% |
| New business licenses | 74 | 21 | -72% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,283 | 1,435 | +12% |
| Reported crimes | 117 | 114 | -3% |
| Violent crimes | 33 | 26 | -21% |
| Failed food inspections | 1 | 1 | 0% |
2024-08
Norwood Park permit count jumps 41%, led by express permits
Norwood Park logged 38 permits in August, up from 27 the month before, though their combined value dipped 15% to about $1.19 million. Express permits accounted for 28 of the 38—a fast-track category that typically covers smaller jobs. Service requests fell slightly to 1,283, with potholes (136) and rodent baiting (119) topping the list. Violent crime ticked up from 28 incidents to 33, while overall crime held essentially flat at 117. One food establishment failed inspection.
2025-08
Norwood Park permit value jumps 45% to $3.3M
Norwood Park's construction spending climbed sharply in August, hitting $3.3 million across 37 permits—a 45% jump from July's $2.3 million despite three fewer permits. Express permits (25) dominated the count, with seven renovation jobs and a single new-construction permit rounding out the activity. Service requests dipped slightly to 1,435, led by garbage cart maintenance (138 calls) and rodent complaints (123). Crime fell 5% to 114 incidents, with violent offenses down to 26. One restaurant failed inspection. No new business licenses appeared.
New businesses — 2024-08
- D Tax People (Limited Business License)
- AIR TECH REMODELING (Regulated Business License)
- NORWOOD CLEANERS (Limited Business License)
- GANDHI AND ASSOCIATES, INC (Limited Business License)
- COREN'S ROD AND REEL SERVICE (Limited Business License)
- GERMANIA SEED CO., INC (Limited Business License)
- JOAN'S FAMILY PRIDE (Limited Business License)
- NORWOOD CROSSING THRIFT STORE (Limited Business License)
- SCHWAN BUSINESS MACHINES INC (Limited Business License)
- DOMAIN CORPORATION (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2025-08
- Source Solar LLC (Limited Business License)
- AUGBRE LLC (Regulated Business License)
- MY GUY HVAC, INC. (Regulated Business License)
- HOUSE OF BEAUTY AND WELLNESS LLC (Limited Business License)
- BURRITO HOUSE (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- ARTI'S PAINTING AND REMODELING (Regulated Business License)
- The Catholic Bishop of Chicago/St. Monica Parish (Raffles)
- MARK'S TUCKPOINTING & REMODELING CO. (Regulated Business License)
- AUTOPOL AUTO REPAIR LTD. (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- Illuminated Brew Works (Tavern)