West Elsdon · Then vs Now
West Elsdon: 2024-10 vs 2025-10
A side-by-side look at how West Elsdon shifted between two periods.
| 2024-10 | 2025-10 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 27 | 8 | -70% |
| Construction value ($) | $274,959 | $114,390 | -58% |
| New business licenses | 10 | 16 | +60% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 447 | 443 | -1% |
| Reported crimes | 98 | 71 | -28% |
| Violent crimes | 27 | 19 | -30% |
| Failed food inspections | 2 | 1 | -50% |
2024-10
West Elsdon permit work jumps to $275k
West Elsdon saw 27 permits issued in October, up from just two the month before. Total value hit $275k, compared to $9,900 in September. Twenty-six of those permits came through the express program, with one renovation/alteration permit rounding out the list. No new business licenses, closures, or 311 service requests showed up in the data for the month.
2025-10
West Elsdon permit value doubles to $114k
West Elsdon logged $114,390 in permit value in October, up 122% from September's $51,479. The neighborhood pulled eight permits total—seven through the express program, one for renovation work. No new businesses opened or closed. Service requests dipped slightly to 443, with graffiti removal topping the list at 104 calls. Crime ticked up to 71 incidents, but violent offenses dropped 24% to 19. One food establishment failed inspection.
New businesses — 2024-10
- RAINBOW BOBA TEA (Retail Food Establishment)
- JAYSHA'S BRIDAL (Limited Business License)
- KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN (Retail Food Establishment)
- EL TACONZAZO (Retail Food Establishment)
- JAZMIN'S FLOWERS (Limited Business License)
- B&M FASHION DESIGN (Limited Business License)
- TINTA SANGRE TATTOO (Regulated Business License)
- Danny's Mini Store (Retail Food Establishment)
- CENTRO NATURISTA CHICAGO (Limited Business License)
- MARGARITAS CREACIONES (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2025-10
- ELIZABETH'S RAINBOW KIDS ACADEMY (Children's Services Facility License)
- DOLEX (Limited Business License)
- INTERCONNECTED JEWELS LLC (Regulated Business License)
- El Castillo Meat Market Inc (Retail Food Establishment)
- EL SOLAZO (Outdoor Patio)
- EL SOLAZO (Retail Food Establishment)
- EL SOLAZO (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- LA MICHOACANA JUGOLANDIA #1 LTD (Retail Food Establishment)
- EDWARD'S ENTERPRISE (Limited Business License)
- Pete's Market #4 (Retail Food Establishment)