West Town · Then vs Now
West Town: 2024-10 vs 2025-10
A side-by-side look at how West Town shifted between two periods.
| 2024-10 | 2025-10 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 109 | 123 | +13% |
| Construction value ($) | $25,882,642 | $7,708,149 | -70% |
| New business licenses | 106 | 101 | -5% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 2,753 | 2,837 | +3% |
| Reported crimes | 768 | 678 | -12% |
| Violent crimes | 172 | 111 | -35% |
| Failed food inspections | 19 | 31 | +63% |
2024-10
West Town pulls 109 permits worth $25.9 million
West Town saw 109 permits in October, up 18.5% from September, with total value climbing to $25.9 million. Just over half came through the express program—51 permits fast-tracked for smaller jobs. Renovation work accounted for another 29 permits, while 15 covered new signage. Eight permits went to new construction projects. The month's dollar figure edged up 6.1% despite the rise in permit count, suggesting the bulk of activity stayed on the modest end.
2025-10
West Town permit value falls 85% to $7.7M
West Town issued 123 permits in October, roughly flat with September's 119, but their combined value dropped 85% to $7.7 million—down from $51 million the month before. Seventy-seven of the permits came through the express program, with another 24 for renovation work. No new business licenses or closures appeared in the data.
New businesses — 2024-10
- BRIYO SKIN (Regulated Business License)
- Tailored Honey (Limited Business License)
- Starship Salon (Limited Business License)
- IMPACT TOGETHER CONSULTING LLC (Regulated Business License)
- HONORE WICKER PARK (Pop-Up Retail User)
- TRIAL RUN (Pop-Up Retail User)
- Maiztify (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- SKYLINE EXTERIORS LANDSCAPING & SNOW REMOVAL (Regulated Business License)
- VINTAGE HOUSE CHICAGO (Pop-Up Retail User)
- OLIO (Pop-Up Retail User)
New businesses — 2025-10
- AESOP (Limited Business License)
- Neybir (Limited Business License)
- ZAYNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL (Retail Food Establishment)
- CRICKET WIRELESS (Limited Business License)
- THE PHOTOBOOTH STRIP CLUB (Limited Business License)
- Tri-Star Catering (Retail Food Establishment)
- Homey (Limited Business License)
- ATTACK TAEKWONDO INC. (Children's Services Facility License)
- DUNKIN/BASKIN ROBBINS (Retail Food Establishment)
- KERZEN STUDIO (Special Event Food)