Chatham · Then vs Now
Chatham: 2024-07 vs 2025-07
A side-by-side look at how Chatham shifted between two periods.
| 2024-07 | 2025-07 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 49 | 35 | -29% |
| Construction value ($) | $2,909,586 | $930,597 | -68% |
| New business licenses | 43 | 19 | -56% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,303 | 1,453 | +12% |
| Reported crimes | 484 | 503 | +4% |
| Violent crimes | 155 | 179 | +15% |
| Failed food inspections | 3 | 3 | 0% |
2024-07
Chatham violent crime down 22% in July
Chatham logged 155 violent crimes in July, down from 198 the month before—a 22% drop. Overall crime fell 3% to 484 incidents. Permits jumped 23% to 49, though their dollar value slipped 13% to $2.9 million. Express permits made up 37 of the 49. Tree emergencies led 311 calls with 125 requests, followed by 110 debris clean-ups. Three food establishments failed inspections, up from two in June.
2025-07
Chatham pulls fewer permits, value up to $931k
Chatham issued 35 permits in July, down 15% from 41 the month before, but total value climbed 5% to $931k. The express permit program drove most of the work—22 permits—with another seven for signs. No new business licenses or closures this month.
New businesses — 2024-07
- VL NAIL SPA (Limited Business License)
- CRICKET WIRELESS (Limited Business License)
- NASSIRI BOUTIQUE, INC. (Limited Business License)
- GOBLINBAT INC. (Retail Food Establishment)
- CITY SPORTS ON 87 (Limited Business License)
- AUTOZONE # 5244 (Limited Business License)
- CHICAGO FOOTBALL CLASSIC (Limited Business License)
- AUTOZONE #4425 (Limited Business License)
- QUALITY CAR WASH,INC. (Limited Business License)
- KAYRA IMPORTS (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2025-07
- DD'S DISCOUNTS (Limited Business License)
- DANIELLE MONIQUE JOHNSON (Peddler License)
- BEST VALUE DISTRIBUTORS INC. (Tobacco)
- Timeless Image Limousine, Inc. (Limited Business License)
- BLU SALON / CUT (Limited Business License)
- CHICAGO FOOTBALL CLASSIC (Raffles)
- AP ADVANCED (Retail Food Establishment)
- BUDDY'S FOOD WINE & SPIRITS (Tobacco)
- Citi Trends #776 (Limited Business License)
- AP ADVANCED (Filling Station)