South Lawndale · Then vs Now
South Lawndale: 2024-10 vs 2025-10
A side-by-side look at how South Lawndale shifted between two periods.
| 2024-10 | 2025-10 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 24 | 35 | +46% |
| Construction value ($) | $1,138,508 | $3,276,227 | +188% |
| New business licenses | 23 | 23 | 0% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,571 | 1,407 | -10% |
| Reported crimes | 356 | 319 | -10% |
| Violent crimes | 161 | 118 | -27% |
| Failed food inspections | 10 | 6 | -40% |
2024-10
South Lawndale permit value drops 49% to $1.1M
Permit value in South Lawndale fell nearly half in October, down to $1.1 million from $2.2 million the month before. The neighborhood processed 24 permits, two fewer than September, with 15 coming through the express program. Residents filed 1,571 service requests, a drop of 265 from the prior month. Graffiti removal led the way with 338 calls, followed by 215 tree trim requests. Crime fell 13 percent to 356 incidents, with violent offenses down 16 percent to 161. Ten food establishments failed inspection, up from four.
2025-10
South Lawndale food fails triple to six
South Lawndale had six critical food violations in October, up from two the month before. Permit value climbed 4.3% to $3.3 million on the same number of applications—35. Express permits accounted for nearly half of those. Service requests dropped 8%, though graffiti removal calls still led at 367. Crime held mostly steady: 319 incidents overall, with violent offenses down slightly to 118. No new business licenses showed up in the city's dataset.
New businesses — 2024-10
- Schneider (Limited Business License)
- SZNL CHICAGO LLC (Limited Business License)
- MUEBLERIA MEDINA 2 (Limited Business License)
- DEAR FIFTEEN BY SOLEI (Limited Business License)
- URGENTVOY BEAUTY SALON (Limited Business License)
- Cricket Wireless (Limited Business License)
- Rosadri (Limited Business License)
- LUIS PRINTING (Limited Business License)
- PERMEX DESIGNS INC. (Regulated Business License)
- SN GROCERY STORE INC. (Retail Food Establishment)
New businesses — 2025-10
- ESTA DE PELOS GROOMING (Animal Care License)
- CESAR BARBER SHOP & BEAUTY SALON (Limited Business License)
- PIZZA NOVA INC (Retail Food Establishment)
- RPM Mobility - Cricket Wireless Authorized Retailer (Limited Business License)
- CHICAGO PRIME BARTENDING (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- ROMAN FENCES (Manufacturing Establishments)
- ROMAN FENCES (Regulated Business License)
- VICTORIA'S WIRELESS #1 (Limited Business License)
- ANGELS DISCOUNT INC (Tobacco)
- EL POLLO BRAVO INC. (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)