West Elsdon · Then vs Now
West Elsdon: 2025-04 vs 2026-04
A side-by-side look at how West Elsdon shifted between two periods.
| 2025-04 | 2026-04 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 5 | 4 | -20% |
| Construction value ($) | $807,033 | $379,600 | -53% |
| New business licenses | 7 | 3 | -57% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 452 | 488 | +8% |
| Reported crimes | 81 | 44 | -46% |
| Violent crimes | 23 | 18 | -22% |
| Failed food inspections | 0 | 1 | +1 |
2025-04
West Elsdon permit value jumps to $807k
Five permits pulled in April totaled $807,033—a 554% jump from March's $123,433. Four came through the express program; one was a renovation. No new businesses opened or closed. Service requests dropped 8% to 452, with graffiti removal leading (83 calls), followed by abandoned vehicles (58) and potholes (43). Crime ticked down slightly: 81 incidents versus 83 the month before. Violent offenses fell from 28 to 23. No food inspections failed.
2026-04
West Elsdon permit value doubles despite fewer pulls
Four permits pulled in April totaled $379,600, up 127% from March's nine permits at $167k. Two were express program jobs, two were renovation/alteration work. New businesses dropped to three—GNC #61, Nails Yes, and Thai Twins Co., a retail food spot. Service requests ticked up 7% to 488, led by 89 pothole complaints and 79 graffiti removal calls. Crime fell 42% overall to 44 incidents, though violent offenses inched from 16 to 18. One food establishment failed inspection.
New businesses — 2025-04
- FLOVAL BAKERY LLC (Retail Food Establishment)
- CHICAGO THREADS (Limited Business License)
- DANA SALE (Limited Business License)
- AXIS CHICAGO (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- AXIS CHICAGO (Regulated Business License)
- WINDY CITY CAR AUDIO & ELECTRONICS (Limited Business License)
- LA MICHOACANA PREMIUM (Special Event Food)
New businesses — 2026-04
- GNC #61 (Limited Business License)
- NAILS YES (Limited Business License)
- THAI TWINS CO. (Retail Food Establishment)