West Englewood · Then vs Now
West Englewood: 2024-10 vs 2025-10
A side-by-side look at how West Englewood shifted between two periods.
| 2024-10 | 2025-10 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 27 | 42 | +56% |
| Construction value ($) | $848,420 | $1,243,429 | +47% |
| New business licenses | 9 | 14 | +56% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,096 | 1,264 | +15% |
| Reported crimes | 443 | 370 | -16% |
| Violent crimes | 166 | 136 | -18% |
| Failed food inspections | 5 | 0 | -100% |
2024-10
West Englewood logs $848k in permits on renovation work
West Englewood issued 27 permits in October, two fewer than September, but their combined value jumped to $848,420—up from $793,288. Renovations and alterations accounted for 11 of those permits. Another 10 came through the express program. The neighborhood saw two demolition permits and two for elevator equipment. No new businesses registered, and residents filed no 311 service requests during the month.
2025-10
West Englewood permit value jumps 46% to $1.2M
West Englewood pulled 42 permits in October, up slightly from 39 the month before, but their total value climbed 46% to $1.24 million. More than half came through the express permit program—26 of the 42—with another 12 for renovations or alterations. Two demolition permits also went through. No new business licenses appeared in the city's dataset for the month.
New businesses — 2024-10
- AMOCO (Filling Station)
- AMOCO (Tobacco)
- Harbor Chicken & Seafood Market (Retail Food Establishment)
- BP (Tobacco)
- DAMEN MARKET (Tobacco)
- DE LUNA AUTO SALES, LLC (Limited Business License)
- TACOS CINCUENTA ARROBAS (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- AMOCO (Retail Food Establishment)
- ROSA E ALCANTAR BARRERA (Peddler License)
New businesses — 2025-10
- ELGHASHEM MART (Limited Business License)
- N NAILS 63 (Limited Business License)
- Peace of Mind Design (Limited Business License)
- CRDC Services (Regulated Business License)
- PEREAS DESIGN & REMODELING LLC (Regulated Business License)
- WINDY CITY SMOKED MEATS (Wholesale Food Establishment)
- VINCENT SPARKS (Peddler License)
- ASHLAND AVE CONNECTION (Limited Business License)
- AMOCO (Tobacco)
- BP (Tobacco)