West Lawn · Then vs Now
West Lawn: 2025-05 vs 2026-05
A side-by-side look at how West Lawn shifted between two periods.
| 2025-05 | 2026-05 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 18 | 0 | -100% |
| Construction value ($) | $539,588 | $0 | -100% |
| New business licenses | 10 | 1 | -90% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 875 | 0 | -100% |
| Reported crimes | 141 | 0 | -100% |
| Violent crimes | 40 | 0 | -100% |
| Failed food inspections | 3 | 0 | -100% |
2025-05
West Lawn permit value doubles to $540k
West Lawn pulled 18 permits in May, three fewer than April, but their total value more than doubled to roughly $540,000. Fifteen of those were express permits, typically small jobs. Residents filed 875 service requests, nearly flat with the prior month. Graffiti removal topped the list at 118 calls, followed by parking enforcement reviews at 104. Violent crime rose from 33 incidents to 40. Three food establishments failed inspections, up from one in April.
2026-05
West Lawn adds Professional Tax Company in May
Professional Tax Company opened in West Lawn in May under a limited business license. That was the only new business filing for the month, down from six in April. The neighborhood logged no building permits after posting three worth $13,000 the month prior.
New businesses — 2025-05
- PEZ BLANCO (Retail Food Establishment)
- JOSE SEGUNDO PERUGACHI (Peddler License)
- WINDY CITY MUSHROOM FARMS (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- ROJAS AUTO REPAIR INC (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- FIVE BELOW, INC. (Limited Business License)
- CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #2796 (Retail Food Establishment)
- KARLAS NAILS SUPPLY CORP., (Limited Business License)
- WALGREENS #5724 (Tobacco)
- RAFA'S CHICKEN (Retail Food Establishment)
- LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA (Retail Food Establishment)
New businesses — 2026-05
- PROFESSIONAL TAX COMPANY (Limited Business License)