Rogers Park · Then vs Now
Rogers Park: 2024-05 vs 2025-05
A side-by-side look at how Rogers Park shifted between two periods.
| 2024-05 | 2025-05 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 31 | 21 | -32% |
| Construction value ($) | $1,659,666 | $3,229,341 | +95% |
| New business licenses | 29 | 19 | -34% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,009 | 1,077 | +7% |
| Reported crimes | 368 | 309 | -16% |
| Violent crimes | 110 | 105 | -5% |
| Failed food inspections | 5 | 2 | -60% |
2024-05
Rogers Park permit activity spikes to 31 in May
Permits jumped from 5 in April to 31 in May, with total value climbing to $1.66 million—roughly double the prior month. Nineteen of those permits came through the express program, which handles smaller-scope work. Seven were renovation or alteration permits, and three covered elevator equipment. No new businesses opened or closed during the month.
2025-05
Rogers Park permit value up 15% on $3.2M
Permits dropped to 21 in May from 27 the month before, but their total value climbed to $3.2 million, up roughly 15%. Express permits—the city's fast-track program—accounted for 14 of the 21. Three renovation or alteration jobs and a pair of elevator permits made up most of the rest. No new business licenses were issued and none closed during the month.
New businesses — 2024-05
- Stephen Dinda (Peddler License)
- MOATS ENTERTAINMENT AND CONSULTING LLC (Regulated Business License)
- MULTISERVICIOS EL AURO (Limited Business License)
- AKAYTACOS (Retail Food Establishment)
- INDESTRUCTO RENTAL COMPANY INC (Limited Business License)
- T-MOBILE (Limited Business License)
- T-MOBILE (Limited Business License)
- BLAZE PIZZA (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- WALGREENS #1308 (Retail Food Establishment)
- AVS Clinical LLC (Regulated Business License)
New businesses — 2025-05
- LOLA HAIR SALON (Limited Business License)
- GALAXY SMOKE SHOP (Tobacco)
- MICA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT (Retail Food Establishment)
- LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA #1715 (Retail Food Establishment)
- TASTE OF PERU (Retail Food Establishment)
- IBORU EL PULPO LOCO (Retail Food Establishment)
- SOUL KITCHEN CHICAGO (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- WALGREENS #1308 (Tobacco)
- Pure Brite Janitorial (Limited Business License)
- INSOMNIA COOKIES (Retail Food Establishment)