Hermosa · 2025-09
Hermosa permits jump 58% on express-program work
Hermosa logged 19 permits in September, up 58% from August, driven by 15 express-program jobs that helped push total permit value to $828,000. No new businesses opened or closed. Service requests dropped 13%, with rodent baiting (75 calls) and graffiti removal (62) leading the list. Crime fell 12% overall, and violent offenses were down 23%, from 35 to 27.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 19 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $828,019 |
| New business licenses | 7 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 558 |
| Reported crimes | 86 |
| Violent crimes | 27 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- GREATER CHICAGOLAND PAGAN PRIDE INC. (Pop-Up Retail User)
- AARON WINDOW TINTING CORP. (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- LUCY'S UNISEX (Limited Business License)
- JACQUELINE'S FLOWERSHOP (Limited Business License)
- WINDY CITY WASH HOUSE, INC. (Regulated Business License)
- MI LUNA SECOND HAND (Limited Business License)
- CHICAGO TIRE AND AUTO SERVICES (Motor Vehicle Services License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 15
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 2
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 75
- Graffiti Removal Request — 62
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 45
- Tree Removal Inspection — 26
- Blue Recycling Cart — 23