Logan Square · 2026-02
Logan Square logs 500 graffiti requests in February
Graffiti removal requests hit 500 in February, topping all 311 categories by a wide margin—tree-trim calls came in second at 189, potholes third at 175. New business licenses jumped 141 percent from January, reaching 77. Jinsei Motto picked up retail food, patio, and liquor permits; Buffalo Wild Wings and Dunkin Donuts also filed. Permit count dropped 12 percent to 46, but dollar value climbed 36 percent to $5.4 million. Crime reports rose 54 percent to 304, violent incidents from 40 to 57. Express permits led activity with 30 filings.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 46 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $5,358,614 |
| New business licenses | 77 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 2022 |
| Reported crimes | 304 |
| Violent crimes | 57 |
| Failed food inspections | 8 |
New businesses
- JINSEI MOTTO (Retail Food Establishment)
- Sidekick Ferments LLC (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- JINSEI MOTTO (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- JINSEI MOTTO (Outdoor Patio)
- ZACHARY A. DESIGN LLC (Limited Business License)
- BUFFALO WILD WINGS (Retail Food Establishment)
- DUNKIN DONUTS (Retail Food Establishment)
- SHOOT IT YOUR SELF INC. (Limited Business License)
- EASY DOES IT (Retail Food Establishment)
- Target Stores T-942 (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 30
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 7
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 3
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 3
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 2
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 500
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 189
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 175
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 133
- Street Light Out Complaint — 68