Logan Square · 2026-01
Logan Square adds 32 new businesses in January
Logan Square logged 32 new business licenses in January, including El Cubanito, a retail food spot, and Dayglow Hair Lounge Bucktown. Permits climbed to 52, up 16% from December, worth $4 million. Half were express permits—27 jobs that don't require full review. Graffiti removal led 311 complaints with 248 requests, followed by 124 reports of uncleared sidewalks. Crime hit 197 incidents, 40 of them violent.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 52 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $3,950,004 |
| New business licenses | 35 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 2053 |
| Reported crimes | 310 |
| Violent crimes | 65 |
| Failed food inspections | 7 |
New businesses
- FIELD STUDIOS (Indoor Special Event)
- VISIONWORKS (Limited Business License)
- El Cubanito (Retail Food Establishment)
- JESUS, BREAD OF LIFE PARISH (Raffles)
- DAYGLOW HAIR LOUNGE BUCKTOWN (Limited Business License)
- TXA TXA CLUB (Caterer's Liquor License)
- TXA TXA CLUB (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- TXA TXA CLUB (Retail Food Establishment)
- EXTRA SPACE STORAGE (#6548) (Limited Business License)
- STUNNING AND BRILLIANT EVENTS CHICAGO (Regulated Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 27
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 12
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 5
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 3
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 3
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 476
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 147
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 126
- Snow – Uncleared Sidewalk Complaint — 124
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 109