Norwood Park · Then vs Now
Norwood Park: 2024-09 vs 2025-09
A side-by-side look at how Norwood Park shifted between two periods.
| 2024-09 | 2025-09 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 26 | 27 | +4% |
| Construction value ($) | $450,047 | $1,144,022 | +154% |
| New business licenses | 17 | 57 | +235% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,040 | 1,330 | +28% |
| Reported crimes | 102 | 109 | +7% |
| Violent crimes | 31 | 18 | -42% |
| Failed food inspections | 0 | 0 | — |
2024-09
Norwood Park permit value falls 62% to $450k
Construction spending in Norwood Park dropped 62% in September to $450,000, even as the neighborhood issued 26 permits—down from 38 the month prior. Twenty-two were express permits; three covered renovations or alterations. Residents logged 1,040 service requests, led by 109 rat complaints. Crime fell 13% to 102 incidents, including 31 violent offenses. No businesses opened or closed.
2025-09
Norwood Park permit value drops 66% to $1.1M
Permit spending in Norwood Park fell to $1.1 million in September, down nearly two-thirds from August's $3.3 million. The neighborhood issued 27 permits, 10 fewer than the month before, with 20 of them coming through the express program. Residents filed 1,330 service requests, led by garbage cart maintenance (119), rodent complaints (113), and recycling cart requests (112). Crime ticked down slightly—109 incidents versus 114 in August—with violent offenses dropping from 26 to 18. No new businesses opened and none closed.
New businesses — 2024-09
- THE EXHALE COLLECTIVE (Regulated Business License)
- THE GARAGE BAR & SANDWICHES (Public Place of Amusement)
- 7-ELEVEN #38544H (Tobacco)
- BP (Tobacco)
- THREAD HOUSE SALON (Limited Business License)
- 7-ELEVEN #38544H (Filling Station)
- PRINCE HOOKAH LOUNGE, INC. (Tobacco)
- REGAL GARAGES (Limited Business License)
- 7-ELEVEN #38544H (Retail Food Establishment)
- CONNECT CARE TRANS LLC (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2025-09
- B P CONSTRUCTION INC (Regulated Business License)
- LEO'S FURNITURE & UPHOLSTERY (Limited Business License)
- 220 VENUE (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- TRICOCI UNIVERSITY OF BEAUTY CULTURE, LLC (Limited Business License)
- BP (Tobacco)
- BP (Retail Food Establishment)
- BP (Filling Station)
- B.K. CONTRACTING (Regulated Business License)
- Tone Up 2 Fitness, Inc. (Regulated Business License)
- CZERWONY KAPTUREK (Children's Services Facility License)