Hegewisch · 2026-02
Hegewisch logs 49 dead-streetlight calls in February
Hegewisch fielded 260 service requests in February, up 69% from January, with 49 calls about dead streetlights leading the list. Potholes (25) and garbage-cart issues (19) also ranked high. Permit count fell from seven to three, but dollar value jumped to $204k. Five businesses opened, including Taqueria El Taquin (retail food and on-premise consumption) and P.R Salon. Crime rose to 72 incidents from 45; violent offenses dipped by one to 17.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 3 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $203,909 |
| New business licenses | 5 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 260 |
| Reported crimes | 72 |
| Violent crimes | 17 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- SULMA'S UNLIMITED L.L.C. (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- TROY DESIGN & MANUFACTURING CO. (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- P.R SALON (Limited Business License)
- TAQUERIA EL TAQUIN (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- TAQUERIA EL TAQUIN (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 2
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 1
Top 311 request types
- Street Light Out Complaint — 49
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 25
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 24
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 19
- Blue Recycling Cart — 15