Roseland · Then vs Now
Roseland: 2024-04 vs 2025-04
A side-by-side look at how Roseland shifted between two periods.
| 2024-04 | 2025-04 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 13 | 37 | +185% |
| Construction value ($) | $729,696 | $1,210,892 | +66% |
| New business licenses | 9 | 11 | +22% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,699 | 1,555 | -8% |
| Reported crimes | 463 | 435 | -6% |
| Violent crimes | 165 | 144 | -13% |
| Failed food inspections | 3 | 2 | -33% |
2024-04
Roseland logs $730k in permits, mostly express program
Roseland saw 13 permits totaling $730,000 in April, with a dozen coming through the city's express program. The neighborhood also logged 1,699 service requests—134 for garbage cart maintenance, 99 for tree debris cleanup, and 88 stray animal complaints. Crime reports hit 463, including 165 violent offenses. Three food establishments failed inspections. No new businesses opened or closed during the month.
2025-04
Roseland permits drop to $1.2M, down 40%
Roseland pulled 37 permits in April, down from 48 the month before. Total value fell 40% to roughly $1.2 million. Most permits came through the express program—24 of the 37. Seven renovation jobs and six demolitions rounded out the activity. No new business licenses or closures showed up in the data this month.
New businesses — 2024-04
- GMWA MARKETING (Regulated Business License)
- Citgo Gas (Tobacco)
- I. WILSON HEATING & AIR CONDITION (Regulated Business License)
- RAINBOW #289 (Limited Business License)
- All N'Family Shrimp Shack, LLC (Retail Food Establishment)
- Citgo Gas (Filling Station)
- Citgo Gas (Retail Food Establishment)
- NEW TASTE OF CHICAGO (Retail Food Establishment)
- GRAHAM CRACKERS BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CENTER, INC (Children's Services Facility License)
New businesses — 2025-04
- JOURNEE BEGINS LEARNING CENTER INC. (Children's Services Facility License)
- 107TH FOOD MART (Tobacco)
- WECARE PHARMACY (Limited Business License)
- DONNA'S LOVING DOGGY PALACE INCORPORATED (Animal Care License)
- Nizel Co. (Regulated Business License)
- SENSE OF BEAUTY (Limited Business License)
- LAYMI'HAIR-ESSENTIALS LLC (Regulated Business License)
- Citgo Gas (Tobacco)
- CAPTAIN HOOKS FISH & CHICKEN (Retail Food Establishment)
- MANNYS ABC CHOICE (Limited Business License)