South Lawndale · 2026-01
South Lawndale adds ALDI, 22 other businesses
South Lawndale added 23 businesses in January, including an ALDI, Nieto's Barbershop, and Vista Eye Center. Permits climbed 75 percent to 21, up from 12 the prior month, though dollar value dropped 11 percent to $1.37 million. Graffiti removal topped 311 requests at 318, out of 1,132 total service calls. Residents also filed 134 tree-trim requests and 73 abandoned-vehicle complaints. The neighborhood logged 152 crimes, 52 of them violent. Eight food establishments failed inspection.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 21 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,366,328 |
| New business licenses | 25 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1717 |
| Reported crimes | 235 |
| Violent crimes | 74 |
| Failed food inspections | 10 |
New businesses
- NIETO'S BARBERSHOP (Limited Business License)
- ENDLESS ENERGY LLC (Limited Business License)
- Vista Eye Center (Limited Business License)
- SMOKE TOWN (Tobacco)
- Paraiso Nutricion (Limited Business License)
- PRINCE FOOD MARKET, INC. (Tobacco)
- TELOLOAPAN GROCERY INC (Retail Food Establishment)
- ALDI #30 (Package Goods)
- STOP & SAVE SHOP (Retail Food Establishment)
- PRINCE FOOD MARKET, INC. (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 11
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 4
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 3
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 2
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 516
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 180
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 116
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 65
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 65