Norwood Park · Then vs Now
Norwood Park: 2024-12 vs 2025-12
A side-by-side look at how Norwood Park shifted between two periods.
| 2024-12 | 2025-12 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 20 | 23 | +15% |
| Construction value ($) | $1,338,291 | $1,547,839 | +16% |
| New business licenses | 12 | 17 | +42% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 777 | 817 | +5% |
| Reported crimes | 84 | 90 | +7% |
| Violent crimes | 23 | 24 | +4% |
| Failed food inspections | 0 | 0 | — |
2024-12
Norwood Park permit value hits $1.3M on fewer jobs
Norwood Park pulled 20 permits in December, down from 27 the month before, but the total value climbed to $1.3 million—up 17%. Fifteen of those permits came through the city's express program. Service requests dropped 13%, led by 88 garbage-cart calls and 64 pothole complaints. Crime fell 3%, though violent incidents rose from 22 to 23. No businesses opened or closed.
2025-12
Norwood Park permit value hits $1.5M in December
Permit value in Norwood Park jumped 165% to $1.5 million in December, though the count crept up just one (23 versus 22). Nineteen of those were express permits. Crime climbed 27%, with violent offenses up 50% to 24. Service requests dropped 7% to 817—snow removal led the way with 101 calls, followed by abandoned-vehicle complaints. No new businesses opened. One restaurant had failed inspection the prior month; none did in December.
New businesses — 2024-12
- LEOLEXILUNA INC. (Limited Business License)
- HUNTINGTON MAHALO CO. (Limited Business License)
- 5800 NORTH CAFE (Retail Food Establishment)
- JAY'S FOOD & LIQUOR INC (Tobacco)
- DEEP ROOTS CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTER, PLLC (Limited Business License)
- ZEN WINE & SPIRITS #2 (Tobacco)
- COZY CORNER RESTAURANT AND PANCAKE HOUSE (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- Illuminated Brew Works (Outdoor Patio)
- CZERWONE JABLUSZKO RESTAURANT (Retail Food Establishment)
- CZERWONE JABLUSZKO RESTAURANT (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
New businesses — 2025-12
- JAY'S FOOD & LIQUOR INC (Package Goods)
- ZEN WINE & SPIRITS #2 (Tobacco)
- Jasmine's Spa (Limited Business License)
- JAY'S FOOD & LIQUOR INC (Retail Food Establishment)
- SAM CLEANERS (Limited Business License)
- ZEN WINE & SPIRITS #2 (Package Goods)
- JAY'S FOOD & LIQUOR INC (Tobacco)
- Momentum Performing Arts (Children's Services Facility License)
- PS SALON & SPA (Limited Business License)
- SUBWAY (Retail Food Establishment)