Hegewisch · 2025-08
Hegewisch permit value jumps 79% to $80k
Hegewisch pulled eight permits in August, up from six the month before, with total value climbing to $80,117—a 79% jump. Seven of those were express permits. Service requests rose 19% to 460, led by tree emergencies (51 calls) and tree debris cleanup (49). Crime dropped nearly 10%, with violent incidents down by more than half—from 22 to 10. No new businesses opened or closed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 8 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $80,117 |
| New business licenses | 4 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 460 |
| Reported crimes | 46 |
| Violent crimes | 10 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- MR. G'S SOUTH LOOP EATS (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- KIKI'S IMPORTS (Regulated Business License)
- HEGEWISCH GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE (Raffles)
- THE OVEN (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 7
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Tree Emergency — 51
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 49
- Street Light Out Complaint — 44
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 36
- Tree Removal Inspection — 19