West Lawn · Then vs Now
West Lawn: 2024-06 vs 2025-06
A side-by-side look at how West Lawn shifted between two periods.
| 2024-06 | 2025-06 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 31 | 11 | -65% |
| Construction value ($) | $695,170 | $448,423 | -35% |
| New business licenses | 12 | 13 | +8% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,454 | 749 | -48% |
| Reported crimes | 162 | 120 | -26% |
| Violent crimes | 51 | 45 | -12% |
| Failed food inspections | 2 | 1 | -50% |
2024-06
West Lawn 311 calls jump 72% on tree planting
West Lawn's 311 requests spiked in June, climbing 72% to 1,454 calls. The reason: 585 tree planting requests, by far the month's dominant category. Graffiti removal (106 calls) and garbage cart issues (83) trailed far behind. Building permits dropped slightly to 31, though their total value rose 14% to $695,170. Nearly all permits—28 of 31—came through the express program. Violent crime ticked up from 37 incidents to 51, while overall crime dipped 3% to 162 incidents. Two food establishments failed inspections, down from four the prior month.
2025-06
West Lawn permit count drops 39% in June
West Lawn saw 11 permits pulled in June, down from 18 the month before. Total permit value came to $448,400, off about 17% from May. Eight of those permits came through the city's express program. Residents filed 749 service requests, with graffiti removal leading at 105 calls. Violent crime ticked up slightly—45 incidents versus 40 in May—while overall crime fell 15%. One food inspection failed, down from three.
New businesses — 2024-06
- OLGA GOVEA (Peddler License)
- 63RD GRAB N GO (Limited Business License)
- RAICES COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTER (Regulated Business License)
- KALCO LAUNDRY INC. (Limited Business License)
- JAIME JONATHAN ENCARNACION (Regulated Business License)
- AJS LANDSCAPING, LLC (Regulated Business License)
- AMERICAN WELDING & GAS, INC. (Regulated Business License)
- 7-Eleven #29098F (Retail Food Establishment)
- TAMALES REBE INC (Retail Food Establishment)
- 7-Eleven #29098F (Tobacco)
New businesses — 2025-06
- D'LUMAR HAIR STUDIO (Limited Business License)
- DOLLAR TREE #08063 (Retail Food Establishment)
- PALETERIA Y NEVERIA LA MICHOACANA FRESA (Retail Food Establishment)
- CHICAGO DREAM REVOLUTION RP (Limited Business License)
- PAISANS PIZZERIA AND BAR PULASKI (Retail Food Establishment)
- MONICA'S PIZZA (Retail Food Establishment)
- JS SOUND SHOP (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- JUAN DANIEL HAIR DESIGN, P.C. (Limited Business License)
- PAISANS PIZZERIA AND BAR PULASKI (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- 7-Eleven #29098F (Tobacco)