Rogers Park · Then vs Now
Rogers Park: 2025-03 vs 2026-03
A side-by-side look at how Rogers Park shifted between two periods.
| 2025-03 | 2026-03 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 19 | 20 | +5% |
| Construction value ($) | $2,312,955 | $1,536,573 | -34% |
| New business licenses | 18 | 14 | -22% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,040 | 1,334 | +28% |
| Reported crimes | 305 | 248 | -19% |
| Violent crimes | 88 | 89 | +1% |
| Failed food inspections | 11 | 0 | -100% |
2025-03
Rogers Park permit value jumps to $2.3 million
Permit value in Rogers Park shot up 347% in March, hitting $2.3 million compared to $517k the month before. The 19 permits weren't much different from February's 18, but something bigger landed on the books. Thirteen of them came through the express program, three were for signs, and two covered renovations. No new businesses opened or closed during the month.
2026-03
Rogers Park permit value doubles to $1.5M
Permit value in Rogers Park nearly doubled in March, jumping 94% to $1.54 million on just 20 permits. Fourteen of those were express filings. Service requests spiked 57% to 1,334—140 tree-trim requests led the way, followed by 119 graffiti complaints. New licenses went to Ta'Da Laundry Co., Rogers Park Wine & Spirits, and X Y Nails, among others. Crime dipped 7.5% to 248 incidents, with violent offenses down slightly from 93 to 89. No food inspection failures this month, versus one in February.
New businesses — 2025-03
- CLEAN SWEEP HOME LLC (Regulated Business License)
- CHIKIS (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- ANYTIME FITNESS DEVON (Regulated Business License)
- WEIRD MEMENTOS TATTOO AND PIERCING LLC (Regulated Business License)
- OSCO DRUG STORE #3538 (Tobacco)
- BUBBLE EXPRESS (Regulated Business License)
- Rogers Park Nutrition Spot (Retail Food Establishment)
- JARVIS HOOKAH & SMOKE (Tobacco)
- STANDARD PARKING (Commercial Garage)
- CREME DE LA CREME RESALE SHOP (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2026-03
- TA'DA LAUNDRY CO. (Regulated Business License)
- ROGERS PARK WINE & SPIRITS (Package Goods)
- H & R BLOCK (Limited Business License)
- X Y NAILS (Limited Business License)
- KNG INCOME TAX SERVICE INC. (Limited Business License)
- MORSE GYROS (Retail Food Establishment)
- JEWEL FOOD STORE # 3538 (Retail Food Establishment)
- TAQUERIA LOS PORTALES (Retail Food Establishment)
- OSCO DRUG STORE #3538 (Package Goods)
- OSCO DRUG STORE #3538 (Tobacco)