West Englewood · Then vs Now
West Englewood: 2025-02 vs 2026-02
A side-by-side look at how West Englewood shifted between two periods.
| 2025-02 | 2026-02 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 27 | 36 | +33% |
| Construction value ($) | $1,185,997 | $1,353,923 | +14% |
| New business licenses | 9 | 3 | -67% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,012 | 887 | -12% |
| Reported crimes | 303 | 303 | 0% |
| Violent crimes | 97 | 116 | +20% |
| Failed food inspections | 7 | 0 | -100% |
2025-02
West Englewood permits hit $1.19M on express work
West Englewood pulled 27 permits in February worth $1.19 million, up 3% in value from January despite one fewer permit. Nineteen of those came through the city's express program. Five were renovation or alteration jobs. No new business licenses or closures showed up in the data this month.
2026-02
West Englewood crime up 63%, violent offenses climb to 116
West Englewood logged 303 crimes in February, up 63% from January's 186. Violent offenses jumped from 68 to 116, a 71% rise. Permits hit 36—up 64% from the prior month—with total value at $1.35 million, 139% higher than January. Express permits led the way with 16 filings. Three new food spots opened: Jimmy Famous Burger, Seashell Restaurant, and Iyanna's. Rodent complaints topped 311 calls at 120, trailed by 63 each for garbage cart issues and abandoned vehicles.
New businesses — 2025-02
- MB & S MARKET, CO. (Retail Food Establishment)
- M&S FAMILY FOOD (Retail Food Establishment)
- CLARK (Tobacco)
- FIRST STEP LEARNING 2 INC. (Children's Services Facility License)
- DAKAR AUTO SALES (Limited Business License)
- JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE (Limited Business License)
- THE T SHIRT STORE & MORE COMPANY (Limited Business License)
- TOUSSAINT STEVENS (Peddler License)
- WINDY CITY SMOKED MEATS (Wholesale Food Establishment)
New businesses — 2026-02
- JIMMY FAMOUS BURGER (Retail Food Establishment)
- SEASHELL RESTAURANT (Retail Food Establishment)
- IYANNA'S (Retail Food Establishment)