Rogers Park · 2025-09
Rogers Park permit value drops 87% to $1.2M
Permits fell from $9.3M to $1.2M in September, a drop driven by fewer big-ticket projects. The 31 permits issued included 26 through the express program, four renovation jobs, and one elevator permit. No new businesses opened or closed. Rodent baiting requests led 311 calls at 117, followed by graffiti removal at 77. Violent crime ticked up 9% to 108 incidents, while overall crime dipped 4.5%. Two food establishments failed inspection, down from three.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 31 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,232,962 |
| New business licenses | 18 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 897 |
| Reported crimes | 322 |
| Violent crimes | 108 |
| Failed food inspections | 2 |
New businesses
- 302 W 31ST INC. (Limited Business License)
- Strong Happy Hour (Regulated Business License)
- ASHLEY BEAUTY SUPPLY INC. (Limited Business License)
- Horseplay Retail (Limited Business License)
- SHIVA'S BEAUTY SALON (Limited Business License)
- KEIKO'S STUDIO (Regulated Business License)
- AMA'S BOUTIQUE LLC (Limited Business License)
- TOSTINI (Retail Food Establishment)
- ALL CITY HIP HOP FASHION, INC. (Limited Business License)
- UPTOWN DECORATING CORP. (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 26
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 4
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 117
- Graffiti Removal Request — 77
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 65
- Water Lead Test Kit Request — 47
- Yard Waste Pick-Up Request — 42