Rogers Park · Then vs Now
Rogers Park: 2025-02 vs 2026-02
A side-by-side look at how Rogers Park shifted between two periods.
| 2025-02 | 2026-02 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 18 | 12 | -33% |
| Construction value ($) | $517,370 | $793,570 | +53% |
| New business licenses | 22 | 17 | -23% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 963 | 849 | -12% |
| Reported crimes | 294 | 268 | -9% |
| Violent crimes | 104 | 93 | -11% |
| Failed food inspections | 10 | 1 | -90% |
2025-02
Rogers Park permit value drops to $517k
Rogers Park pulled 18 permits in February, down one from January, but the total value fell nearly in half—from $971k to $517k. Eleven of those permits came through the city's express program, with the rest split among renovation work, signage, and elevator equipment. No new business licenses or closures showed up in the data this month.
2026-02
Rogers Park crime doubles as permit values collapse
Crime reports in Rogers Park jumped from 158 to 268, with violent offenses up 82% to 93. Permit activity collapsed—just 12 permits issued compared to 21 the prior month, and total value fell 94% to $794k. Most permits were express filings. New businesses included Lucky Devil Tattoo, LAS DELICIAS DE LA MICHOACANA, and AL-QALAM ACADEMY. Residents logged 137 graffiti removal requests and 115 tree trim calls. One food establishment failed inspection.
New businesses — 2025-02
- Minervas Cleaner's LLC (Limited Business License)
- Freddie's Modern Kung Fu (Limited Business License)
- HAMPTON INN CHICAGO/ LOYOLA STATION (Regulated Business License)
- CHALET LIVING & REHAB (Regulated Business License)
- Life Storage LP (Limited Business License)
- DANKHA'S AUTO REPAIR #2 (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- CHINA GOURMET (Retail Food Establishment)
- CLARK SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, LLC (Regulated Business License)
- CLUB DE LA FELICIDAD (Retail Food Establishment)
- QR TaxPro (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2026-02
- ANDREA HALLORAN (Peddler License)
- AL-QALAM ACADEMY INC. (Regulated Business License)
- LAS DELICIAS DE LA MICHOACANA LLC (Retail Food Establishment)
- Morse Liquor (Tobacco)
- INSIDE CHICAGO WALKING TOURS (Regulated Business License)
- CVS/pharmacy # 8980 (Retail Food Establishment)
- Morse Liquor (Package Goods)
- IDENTITY SALON BY ANA (Limited Business License)
- Lucky Devil Tattoo (Regulated Business License)
- BURLINGTON #1757 (Limited Business License)