Rogers Park · 2026-02
Rogers Park crime doubles as permit values collapse
Crime reports in Rogers Park jumped from 158 to 268, with violent offenses up 82% to 93. Permit activity collapsed—just 12 permits issued compared to 21 the prior month, and total value fell 94% to $794k. Most permits were express filings. New businesses included Lucky Devil Tattoo, LAS DELICIAS DE LA MICHOACANA, and AL-QALAM ACADEMY. Residents logged 137 graffiti removal requests and 115 tree trim calls. One food establishment failed inspection.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 12 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $793,570 |
| New business licenses | 17 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 849 |
| Reported crimes | 268 |
| Violent crimes | 93 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- ANDREA HALLORAN (Peddler License)
- AL-QALAM ACADEMY INC. (Regulated Business License)
- LAS DELICIAS DE LA MICHOACANA LLC (Retail Food Establishment)
- Morse Liquor (Tobacco)
- INSIDE CHICAGO WALKING TOURS (Regulated Business License)
- CVS/pharmacy # 8980 (Retail Food Establishment)
- Morse Liquor (Package Goods)
- IDENTITY SALON BY ANA (Limited Business License)
- Lucky Devil Tattoo (Regulated Business License)
- BURLINGTON #1757 (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 10
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 2
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 137
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 115
- Finance Parking Code Enforcement Review — 71
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 63
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 54