Woodlawn · Then vs Now
Woodlawn: 2025-02 vs 2026-02
A side-by-side look at how Woodlawn shifted between two periods.
| 2025-02 | 2026-02 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 12 | 16 | +33% |
| Construction value ($) | $2,957,692 | $1,077,708 | -64% |
| New business licenses | 3 | 5 | +67% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 456 | 469 | +3% |
| Reported crimes | 249 | 252 | +1% |
| Violent crimes | 74 | 87 | +18% |
| Failed food inspections | 1 | 0 | -100% |
2025-02
Woodlawn permits drop 60% to 12 in February
Woodlawn issued 12 permits in February, down from 30 the month before. Construction value fell 33% to about $2.96 million. Seven of the permits came through the express program. Elevator work accounted for two more, while single permits covered renovation, a revoked reinstatement, and new construction. No new businesses opened and none closed.
2026-02
Woodlawn crime up 31% as permits drop by half
Crime in Woodlawn jumped 31% in February, with 252 reported incidents including 87 violent offenses. At the same time, building permits fell from 29 to 16, a 45% drop, with permit value sliding from nearly $2 million to about $1.1 million. Most permits were express approvals for minor work. Service requests climbed 27%, led by 47 abandoned vehicle complaints and 39 traffic signal outages. New businesses included Mae's Soul Kitchen and Rolls, a retail food spot, and Privilege, which opened with both a food license and approval for incidental alcohol consumption. No food inspections failed during the month.
New businesses — 2025-02
- 63RD STREET FOOD MART (Retail Food Establishment)
- Precision Business Solutions, Inc. (Regulated Business License)
- AFC Sushi @ Jewel Osco #3082 (Retail Food Establishment)
New businesses — 2026-02
- EARTHSEED CONSULTING LLC (Regulated Business License)
- PRIVILEGE (Retail Food Establishment)
- PRIVILEGE (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- Storagemart (Limited Business License)
- MAE'S SOUL KITCHEN AND ROLLS (Retail Food Establishment)