Calumet Heights · Then vs Now
Calumet Heights: 2025-02 vs 2026-02
A side-by-side look at how Calumet Heights shifted between two periods.
| 2025-02 | 2026-02 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 7 | 7 | 0% |
| Construction value ($) | $257,040 | $127,600 | -50% |
| New business licenses | 5 | 5 | 0% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 398 | 323 | -19% |
| Reported crimes | 125 | 75 | -40% |
| Violent crimes | 34 | 23 | -32% |
| Failed food inspections | 1 | 4 | +300% |
2025-02
Calumet Heights permit value drops by half
Permit value in Calumet Heights fell from $512k in January to $257k in February, a drop of roughly 50 percent. The seven permits issued (down from twelve) were mostly express permits, with one renovation. Crime ticked up 21 percent to 125 incidents, though violent offenses held nearly flat at 34. Service requests fell 28 percent to 398, led by 37 complaints about broken traffic signals. No new businesses opened or closed.
2026-02
Fifty pothole complaints top Calumet Heights gripes
Potholes dominated February's 311 calls—50 complaints out of 323 total service requests, up 18% from January. Crime rose 21% to 75 incidents, though violent offenses stayed flat at 23. Five businesses opened, including O'Reilly Auto Parts #6105 and a CVS/Pharmacy that grabbed both package goods and retail food licenses. Seven permits totaled $128k, down 27% in value despite a bump in count. Four food spots failed inspections.
New businesses — 2025-02
- TYRONE BROWN (Peddler License)
- ADAMS CLEANING & DEBRIS REMOVAL (Regulated Business License)
- MAYFAIR ARTS CENTER (Limited Business License)
- BEAUTY 21 (Limited Business License)
- HAIRSYSTEMS LLC (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2026-02
- O'Reilly Auto Parts #6105 (Limited Business License)
- CVS/PHARMACY #2935 (Package Goods)
- PELY'S AUTO REPAIR (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- CVS/PHARMACY #2935 (Retail Food Establishment)
- Z COUTURE LLC (Limited Business License)