North Lawndale · 2026-02
North Lawndale gets Lou Malnati's, 11 other businesses
Twelve new businesses opened in North Lawndale in February, including Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, O'Reilly Auto Parts, and La Catedral Cafe on Ogden. Permit filings rose 52 percent to 41, worth $2.8 million total. Twenty-five of those came through the express program. Service requests dropped 6 percent to 1,037—abandoned vehicle complaints (92) and graffiti removal (77) led the categories. Crime fell 7 percent overall. Violent offenses dropped 12 percent to 140. Five food establishments failed inspections, one more than the previous month.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 41 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $2,820,975 |
| New business licenses | 12 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1037 |
| Reported crimes | 424 |
| Violent crimes | 140 |
| Failed food inspections | 5 |
New businesses
- MB Energy, LLC (Limited Business License)
- MJM FOOD MART (Limited Business License)
- MOE'S FOOD & DELI (Retail Food Establishment)
- Open Books (Children's Services Facility License)
- FINE FAIR FOOD & LIQUOR (Package Goods)
- FINE FAIR FOOD & LIQUOR (Retail Food Establishment)
- Open Books (Limited Business License)
- O'REILLY AUTO PARTS #3384 (Limited Business License)
- Lou Malnati's Pizzeria (Retail Food Establishment)
- La Catedral Cafe on Ogden Inc. (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 25
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 5
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 5
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 3
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 2
Top 311 request types
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 134
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 92
- Graffiti Removal Request — 77
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 61
- 311 INFORMATION ONLY CALL — 59