West Garfield Park · Then vs Now
West Garfield Park: 2025-02 vs 2026-02
A side-by-side look at how West Garfield Park shifted between two periods.
| 2025-02 | 2026-02 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 12 | 8 | -33% |
| Construction value ($) | $165,700 | $79,050 | -52% |
| New business licenses | 8 | 7 | -12% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 495 | 539 | +9% |
| Reported crimes | 209 | 217 | +4% |
| Violent crimes | 78 | 71 | -9% |
| Failed food inspections | 1 | 2 | +100% |
2025-02
West Garfield Park permits drop to $166k
West Garfield Park pulled 12 permits in February, down from 30 the month before. Total value fell to $166k from $1.5 million—an 89% drop. Eight of the 12 were express permits, the kind used for quick routine work. Three covered renovations or alterations. No new businesses opened, none closed.
2026-02
West Garfield Park crime jumps 68% in February
Crime reports climbed to 217 in February, up 68% from January's 129. Violent offenses rose even faster — 73% — reaching 71 incidents. Service requests also spiked, jumping 48% to 539, with fly dumping complaints leading at 88. Permits dropped by five, totaling eight and worth $79,050. Seven new businesses opened, including Royalty Academy, Cell.Com, and Cut Right Barber & Beauty Salon. No closures were recorded.
New businesses — 2025-02
- RED LINE PAINTING SERVICES (Limited Business License)
- THE LOCAL STORE INC. (Retail Food Establishment)
- D&G BALLOON EVENTS (Limited Business License)
- CA'BELLA CHIC BOUTIQUE (Limited Business License)
- PRODUCTION RENTALS CHICAGO LIMITED (Limited Business License)
- TAYYAB S. JACKSON (Shared Housing Unit Operator)
- 2ND HAND 2ND CHANCE (Limited Business License)
- DO-U (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2026-02
- ROYALTY ACADEMY (Limited Business License)
- CELL.COM (Limited Business License)
- BOOST MOBILE (Limited Business License)
- SNAPPY PAINTING (Regulated Business License)
- K & F BODY SHOP (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- CUT RIGHT BARBER & BEAUTY SALON (Limited Business License)
- ROSE BEAUTY (Limited Business License)