West Ridge · Then vs Now
West Ridge: 2024-10 vs 2025-10
A side-by-side look at how West Ridge shifted between two periods.
| 2024-10 | 2025-10 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 47 | 44 | -6% |
| Construction value ($) | $9,016,290 | $2,646,879 | -71% |
| New business licenses | 34 | 110 | +224% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,325 | 1,456 | +10% |
| Reported crimes | 300 | 295 | -2% |
| Violent crimes | 103 | 77 | -25% |
| Failed food inspections | 12 | 7 | -42% |
2024-10
West Ridge permit value jumps to $9M
West Ridge racked up $9 million in permitted construction work in October, more than double September's $4 million. The 47 permits included 30 under the express program, nine renovations, and a pair of new construction filings. No new businesses opened and no 311 requests were logged during the month.
2025-10
West Ridge e-scooter complaints edge out abandoned vehicles
West Ridge logged 1,456 service requests in October, up 2% from September. E-Scooter Parking Complaint was the top category with 111 calls, just ahead of Abandoned Vehicle Complaint at 109. Rodent baiting requests hit 100. Permits dropped 8% to 44, mostly express permits, while total construction value fell 13% to $2.6 million. Violent crime was down a quarter to 77 incidents, and overall crime fell 9% to 295. Seven food establishments failed inspections, up from five the prior month.
New businesses — 2024-10
- EL RUISENOR AZUL ACADEMY (Children's Services Facility License)
- Japanese American Service Committee of Chicago (Raffles)
- KAREN CISNERO-SANCHEZ (Peddler License)
- TAJ PALACE INC. (Limited Business License)
- KFC (Commercial Garage)
- RICURA MEXICANA (Retail Food Establishment)
- ALFA MEDICAL SUPPLY (Limited Business License)
- AMAN IT CONSULTING, INC. (Limited Business License)
- ISLAMIC SHARIAH MONITORING SERVICES (Limited Business License)
- MOUNTAIN TOP KIDS (Children's Services Facility License)
New businesses — 2025-10
- JK KABAB EXPRESS (Retail Food Establishment)
- GIO'S BARBERSHOP (Limited Business License)
- NIMO'S DAYCARE PLAYHOUSE (Children's Services Facility License)
- SHARPER VISION GROUP LLC (Regulated Business License)
- SIDHU HEATING AND COOLING LLC (Regulated Business License)
- DTF CHICAGO (Limited Business License)
- NEW DEVON C STORE (Tobacco)
- THE SALVATION ARMY (Limited Business License)
- EMIL ADOLPH SUECK (Peddler License)
- Yoaniz's Salon, Spa & Supplies (Limited Business License)