City In Review: Chicago

West Ridge · Then vs Now

West Ridge: 2025-03 vs 2026-03

A side-by-side look at how West Ridge shifted between two periods.

2025-03 2026-03 Change
Building permits 36 36 0%
Construction value ($) $5,187,623 $4,749,790 -8%
New business licenses 30 22 -27%
Business closings (proxy) 0 0
311 service requests 1,290 1,996 +55%
Reported crimes 219 280 +28%
Violent crimes 75 87 +16%
Failed food inspections 10 1 -90%

2025-03

West Ridge permit value hits $5.2 million

West Ridge logged $5.2 million in construction permits in March, up 154% from February's $2.0 million. Permit count rose 38% to 36, with 25 coming through the express program. Four were for signs, three for renovations, and two for new construction. One demolition permit was also issued. No new businesses opened or closed.

2026-03

West Ridge abandoned vehicle calls hit 161 in March

West Ridge logged 1,996 service requests in March, up 64% from February. Abandoned vehicle complaints led with 161 reports, trailed by 147 pothole calls and 111 tree debris requests. Crime climbed to 280 incidents (up 49%), including 87 violent offenses (up 43%). Permits jumped 57% to 36—mostly express permits—with construction value totaling $4.7 million. New businesses included Deccan Lounge and Kitchen, Musashi Japanese Restaurant, and Tacos Los Primos. The neighborhood added 22 licenses, down 12% from February's 25.

New businesses — 2025-03

  • Mark II Lounge/Red Room Comedy Club (Retail Food Establishment)
  • KALYAN JEWELERS (Limited Business License)
  • D AND D FOODMART (Retail Food Establishment)
  • KABAB INN (Retail Food Establishment)
  • EBASKET STORE (Limited Business License)
  • FAIRWAY GARAGE DOOR LLC (Regulated Business License)
  • NAZIK DANCE GROUP & NAZIK ISRAILOVA (Children's Services Facility License)
  • AAMCO Transmissions and Total Car Care (Motor Vehicle Services License)
  • CITILABS (Limited Business License)
  • MCDONALDS RESTAURANT (Retail Food Establishment)

New businesses — 2026-03

  • PRICE INTERIOR PAINTING LLC (Regulated Business License)
  • DECCAN LOUNGE AND KITCHEN (Retail Food Establishment)
  • STANDARD PARKING (Commercial Garage)
  • VINS SERVICES INC (Limited Business License)
  • MUSASHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
  • MUSASHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT (Retail Food Establishment)
  • H & R BLOCK TAX SERVICES, INC (Limited Business License)
  • DETAIL ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICE INC. (Limited Business License)
  • AIKI BUDO CENTER LLC (Children's Services Facility License)
  • TACOS LOS PRIMOS (Retail Food Establishment)