Uptown · Then vs Now
Uptown: 2024-12 vs 2025-12
A side-by-side look at how Uptown shifted between two periods.
| 2024-12 | 2025-12 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 21 | 17 | -19% |
| Construction value ($) | $29,080,214 | $5,518,188 | -81% |
| New business licenses | 29 | 20 | -31% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 707 | 1,374 | +94% |
| Reported crimes | 326 | 281 | -14% |
| Violent crimes | 100 | 79 | -21% |
| Failed food inspections | 2 | 1 | -50% |
2024-12
Uptown permit value jumps to $29 million
Uptown's permit value shot up 660% in December, hitting $29 million—a huge swing from November's $3.8 million. The count of permits dropped by nearly half, from 38 to 21, suggesting a few large-dollar projects drove the surge. Express permits and renovation work tied for the most common types, nine apiece. Service requests fell 21%, with graffiti removal leading the list at 99 calls. Crime dropped slightly: 326 incidents, down from 351, including 100 violent offenses. Two restaurants failed inspections, down from seven.
2025-12
Uptown logs 375 snow sidewalk complaints in December
Service requests climbed 33% as winter hit. Of 1,374 total, 375 were for uncleared sidewalks and 110 for ice and snow removal. Graffiti removal drew 114 requests. Permit activity fell sharply—down 43% by count and 49% by dollar value to $5.5 million. New businesses included New Kaneshie Supermarket, a retail food spot, and Bolt Fitness. Crime dropped 13%, with violent offenses down 26%.
New businesses — 2024-12
- CHICAGO WESTSIDE LOCKSMITHS LLC (Regulated Business License)
- CITGO (Tobacco)
- ISLAND NAILS (Limited Business License)
- CITGO (Filling Station)
- Uptown Taprooms (Outdoor Patio)
- Full Kit Gear (Limited Business License)
- BROADWAY WASH (Tobacco)
- SELAM MARKET AND RESTAURANT LLC (Retail Food Establishment)
- SELAM MARKET AND RESTAURANT LLC (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- TONY'S MATTRESSES & MORE (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2025-12
- NEW KANESHIE SUPERMARKET (Retail Food Establishment)
- SABANOH UNIFORMS (Limited Business License)
- MOSAIQUE LLC (Regulated Business License)
- En Vogue USA Corp (Limited Business License)
- BROADWAY WASH (Tobacco)
- UPTOWN DELI (Tobacco)
- 1ST IMPRESSION BEAUTY SALON, INC. (Limited Business License)
- JACK TUCHTEN WHOLESALE PRODUCE, INC. (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- GUSTAVO GARCIA PEREZ (Peddler License)
- BOLT FITNESS (Regulated Business License)