Hegewisch · 2026-03
Hegewisch permits jump to 22, led by express work
Hegewisch saw 22 permits in March, up from three the month before, with nearly all of them through the express program. Total permit value hit $661,525. One new business opened—The Katalyst, a limited business license holder. Residents filed 350 service requests, led by 78 pothole complaints and 33 reports of broken streetlights. Crime dropped sharply: 42 incidents total, down from 72, and violent offenses fell to 11 from 17. One food establishment failed inspection.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 22 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $661,525 |
| New business licenses | 1 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 350 |
| Reported crimes | 42 |
| Violent crimes | 11 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- THE KATALYST (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 21
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 78
- Street Light Out Complaint — 33
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 25
- Water On Street Complaint — 15
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 15