West Elsdon · Then vs Now
West Elsdon: 2024-07 vs 2025-07
A side-by-side look at how West Elsdon shifted between two periods.
| 2024-07 | 2025-07 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 12 | 23 | +92% |
| Construction value ($) | $191,401 | $346,692 | +81% |
| New business licenses | 9 | 10 | +11% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 642 | 754 | +17% |
| Reported crimes | 86 | 80 | -7% |
| Violent crimes | 26 | 22 | -15% |
| Failed food inspections | 3 | 1 | -67% |
2024-07
West Elsdon permit value nearly doubles to $191k
West Elsdon pulled 12 permits in July, worth $191,401—up 95% from June's $98,311. Nine of those were express permits, the fastest-track option for smaller jobs. Service requests jumped 30%, led by 107 graffiti removal calls. Tree emergencies hit 67, likely storm cleanup. Violent crime ticked down slightly (26 from 28), while overall crime stayed nearly flat at 86 incidents. Three food establishments failed inspection, up from zero the month prior.
2025-07
West Elsdon permit count nearly triples to 23
West Elsdon logged 23 permits in July, up 188% from June's eight, though total value slipped 30% to $347k. A dozen were express permits, seven for signage. Service requests jumped 48%, with graffiti removal leading at 132 calls—more than twice the next category. The neighborhood also fielded 60 garbage cart requests and 58 rodent complaints. Violent crime fell 18% to 22 incidents. Overall crime stayed flat at 80.
New businesses — 2024-07
- JJJ DRY CLEANERS (Regulated Business License)
- XPRESS AUTO & TIRES, INC. (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- POSITANO PIZZA (Retail Food Establishment)
- BP GAS (Tobacco)
- ILIANA'S (Limited Business License)
- DD PRINTS (Limited Business License)
- ROBERTO RAMIREZ (Peddler License)
- Chicago Grooming Salon (Animal Care License)
- OYKO MIX 2 (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2025-07
- MARCELA BARBER & SALON (Limited Business License)
- MILLIES HAIR STUDIO (Limited Business License)
- BP GAS (Retail Food Establishment)
- CLOUD BAR BUBBLE TEA (Retail Food Establishment)
- BP GAS (Tobacco)
- DOLLAR RENT A CAR THRIFTY (Regulated Business License)
- BP GAS (Filling Station)
- CHICAGO THREADS (Limited Business License)
- NATURISTA NUEVA VIDA INC. (Limited Business License)
- I BROWS 1 (Limited Business License)