Rogers Park · Then vs Now
Rogers Park: 2024-10 vs 2025-10
A side-by-side look at how Rogers Park shifted between two periods.
| 2024-10 | 2025-10 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 29 | 28 | -3% |
| Construction value ($) | $7,498,515 | $1,342,577 | -82% |
| New business licenses | 171 | 32 | -81% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 974 | 815 | -16% |
| Reported crimes | 321 | 285 | -11% |
| Violent crimes | 115 | 84 | -27% |
| Failed food inspections | 3 | 1 | -67% |
2024-10
Rogers Park permit value jumps to $7.5M
Rogers Park pulled 29 permits in October worth $7.5 million—up 435% from September's $1.4 million. Most of that volume came through express permits (19 of 29), with another six tagged as renovation or alteration work. One new construction permit landed, along with a single elevator equipment permit. Despite the dollar spike, the total count dropped 15% from the prior month. No new businesses opened, none closed, and the other usual metrics stayed quiet.
2025-10
Rogers Park permit value jumps to $1.34 million
Rogers Park pulled 28 permits in October, three fewer than September, but their combined value climbed 9% to $1.34 million. Twenty-two of those permits came through the express program. Graffiti removal requests led 311 calls with 87, followed by 69 rat complaints. Crime dropped across the board: total incidents fell 11% to 285, and violent crime was down 22% to 84. One restaurant failed inspection, half the previous month's count. No new businesses registered.
New businesses — 2024-10
- Lucky Devil Tattoo (Regulated Business License)
- EZANKAYA (Retail Food Establishment)
- EXTRA SPACE STORAGE (# 4218) (Limited Business License)
- DORI TAILS (Regulated Business License)
- FERNANDEZ & ASSOCIATES LTD (Limited Business License)
- THE LINCOLN FOUNDATION (Limited Business License)
- NATIONAL SHOE REPAIR (Limited Business License)
- EQUITABLE SERVICES INC (Limited Business License)
- LESTER & ROSALIE ANIXTER CENTER (Limited Business License)
- FARAFINNAH HAIR BRAIDING (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2025-10
- SMACK DAB CHICAGO (Outdoor Patio)
- MAMA'S AFRICAN KITCHEN RESTAURANT & BAR (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- LE PIANO (Public Place of Amusement (PAV))
- WILLIAM CHARLES THOMPSON (Peddler License)
- THE FACTORY THEATER COMPANY (Public Place of Amusement (PAV))
- THE PR METHOD FITNESS (Regulated Business License)
- ESQUIRE PETROLEUM-MOBIL (Tobacco)
- 92 CENTS PLUS (Tobacco)
- PRINCESS NAIL CHICAO (Limited Business License)
- SOUTH OF THE BORDER (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)