Washington Park · Then vs Now
Washington Park: 2024-07 vs 2025-07
A side-by-side look at how Washington Park shifted between two periods.
| 2024-07 | 2025-07 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 12 | 11 | -8% |
| Construction value ($) | $1,704,301 | $1,632,300 | -4% |
| New business licenses | 9 | 12 | +33% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 414 | 466 | +13% |
| Reported crimes | 226 | 265 | +17% |
| Violent crimes | 80 | 102 | +28% |
| Failed food inspections | 0 | 0 | — |
2024-07
Washington Park permit value jumps to $1.7 million
Washington Park pulled 12 permits in July worth $1.7 million, nearly quadruple June's $381k despite fewer permits overall. Five were tagged new construction; six came through the express program. Residents filed 414 service requests, up 39% from June, led by 43 graffiti removal calls, 38 streetlight complaints, and 37 tree planting requests. Crime ticked down slightly—226 incidents vs. 236 the month prior, with violent offenses dropping from 90 to 80. No new businesses opened or closed.
2025-07
Washington Park logs 45 streetlight complaints in July
Broken streetlights topped July's 311 list with 45 complaints, followed by 39 tree emergencies. Service requests reached 466, up from 432. Eleven permits were issued—five under the express program, four for new construction—totaling $1.6 million, down from $3 million. Crime fell slightly to 265 incidents; violent offenses dropped 11% to 102. No businesses opened or closed.
New businesses — 2024-07
- GHANA NATIONAL COUNCIL (Pop-Up Retail User)
- 97 GROUP (Regulated Business License)
- THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO (Pop-Up Retail User)
- SHAUN'S BARBER SHOP (Limited Business License)
- FIVE ONE FOOD MART INC. (Tobacco)
- ARAMARK EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (Retail Food Establishment)
- MR G'S FOOD & LIQUOR (Tobacco)
- Juan and Only LLC (Pop-Up Retail User)
- Norflo Holding Corp. DBA Norman's (Special Event Liquor)
New businesses — 2025-07
- ROSEBERRYS TREATS (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- St. Edmund's Redevelopment Corporation (Regulated Business License)
- FIVE ONE FOOD MART INC. (Tobacco)
- MR G'S FOOD & LIQUOR (Package Goods)
- ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE (Animal Care License)
- THE ODYSSEY 11 LOUNGE (Tavern)
- FIVE ONE FOOD MART INC. (Retail Food Establishment)
- MR G'S FOOD & LIQUOR (Retail Food Establishment)
- MR G'S FOOD & LIQUOR (Tobacco)
- GREEN LINE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (Public Place of Amusement)