Chicago Lawn · 2025-08
Chicago Lawn permit count jumps 35% on express filings
Chicago Lawn logged 39 permits in August, up from 29 the month before. Twenty-eight came through the express program—quick-turn work that doesn't need full review. Total dollar value dropped to $684k from $856k, suggesting smaller jobs. Eight permits covered renovations or alterations. No new business licenses appeared in the data, and 311 requests weren't tracked this month.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 39 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $683,735 |
| New business licenses | 20 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 4930 |
| Reported crimes | 438 |
| Violent crimes | 174 |
| Failed food inspections | 5 |
New businesses
- Taqueria Maravatio (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- BAHIA BURGER LLC (Retail Food Establishment)
- Western Auto Glass (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- NELSON FOOD & LIQUOR (Tobacco)
- SANCHEZ APPLIANCE REPAIRS INC. (Limited Business License)
- ROSSY'S BOTANICA (Limited Business License)
- RICHMOND FOOD & LIQUORS (Tobacco)
- FAIRWAY AUTO & LOGISTICS (Limited Business License)
- RICHMOND MART (Retail Food Establishment)
- RICHMOND FOOD & LIQUORS (Package Goods)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 28
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 8
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 1
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 1
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Water in Basement Complaint — 2778
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 179
- Graffiti Removal Request — 159
- 311 INFORMATION ONLY CALL — 127
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 103