Greater Grand Crossing · 2026-02
Crime jumps 31% as potholes lead 311 calls
Greater Grand Crossing logged 373 crimes in February, up from 284 the month before. Violent offenses climbed from 118 to 148. Potholes dominated 311 requests—63 complaints—followed by 53 calls about abandoned vehicles. New businesses included Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonde, a retail food spot, and Lee's Unleaded Blues, which picked up both tavern and amusement licenses. Permits ticked up to 29 from 23, mostly for express work and renovations. Total construction value held near $1.1 million. No food inspections failed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 29 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,094,161 |
| New business licenses | 11 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 763 |
| Reported crimes | 373 |
| Violent crimes | 148 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- HERMINIO GELACIO (Peddler License)
- VETA GROCERY INC. (Limited Business License)
- STAR AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING (Limited Business License)
- AARONS F.O.F. BBQ & CATERING (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONDE (Retail Food Establishment)
- SOUTHWAY MUSIC & VENDING LLC (Regulated Business License)
- 4 LUV HAIR STUDIO (Limited Business License)
- Lee's Unleaded Blues (Public Place of Amusement)
- Lee's Unleaded Blues (Tavern)
- MIRA MART, INC. (Filling Station)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 16
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 9
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 3
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 63
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 53
- 311 INFORMATION ONLY CALL — 51
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 50
- Sanitation Code Violation — 39