South Lawndale · Then vs Now
South Lawndale: 2024-07 vs 2025-07
A side-by-side look at how South Lawndale shifted between two periods.
| 2024-07 | 2025-07 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 35 | 47 | +34% |
| Construction value ($) | $1,540,019 | $11,579,654 | +652% |
| New business licenses | 30 | 28 | -7% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 2,029 | 2,244 | +11% |
| Reported crimes | 390 | 380 | -3% |
| Violent crimes | 149 | 152 | +2% |
| Failed food inspections | 3 | 6 | +100% |
2024-07
South Lawndale logs 35 permits, value down a third
South Lawndale pulled 35 permits in July, up five from June, but their combined value dropped 35% to $1.5 million. Twenty-three came through the express program—a fast-track option for smaller jobs. Seven were for renovation or alteration work, three for signs, and two for elevator equipment. No new business licenses or closures showed up in the data.
2025-07
South Lawndale permit value jumps to $11.6 million
July brought 47 permits worth $11.6 million to South Lawndale, up from $1.6 million the month before. The lion's share came from 24 express permits, followed by 13 sign permits and 10 renovation jobs. No new business licenses or closures showed up in the data this month.
New businesses — 2024-07
- LA PATRONA (Retail Food Establishment)
- ST. AGNES OF BOHEMIAN PARISH (Pop-Up Retail User)
- VALENTINA RAMIREZ-RODIGUEZ (Limited Business License)
- SALLY BEAUTY SUPPLY #3680 (Limited Business License)
- TROY FOOD MART INC. (Limited Business License)
- QUINCEANERA HOUSE (Limited Business License)
- CAS Real Estate and Tax Service (Limited Business License)
- DANIEL MORALES (Peddler License)
- ASIAN CUISINE EXPRESS (Retail Food Establishment)
- TOPACIO JEWELRY CORP. (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2025-07
- ST AGNES OF BOHEMIA PARISH (Special Event Food)
- ADELA MUNOZ (Peddler License)
- ST AGNES OF BOHEMIA PARISH (Pop-Up Retail User)
- CARLOS H. CANTU CHILDREN AND FAMILY CENTER (Children's Services Facility License)
- SANCHEZ PLUMBING SUPPLIES (Limited Business License)
- Burdeens Chicago (Limited Business License)
- ANDRES QUILES ROJAS (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- TERESITA'S GROCERY (Retail Food Establishment)
- MASSAGE GALLERY (Regulated Business License)
- WASH SMART LAVANDERIA (Regulated Business License)