City In Review: Chicago

Pullman · Then vs Now

Pullman: 2024-08 vs 2025-08

A side-by-side look at how Pullman shifted between two periods.

2024-08 2025-08 Change
Building permits 21 15 -29%
Construction value ($) $1,522,992 $99,726 -93%
New business licenses 5 1 -80%
Business closings (proxy) 0 0
311 service requests 266 271 +2%
Reported crimes 75 90 +20%
Violent crimes 18 33 +83%
Failed food inspections 0 1 +1

2024-08

Pullman permit value rockets to $1.5M in August

Pullman logged $1.5 million in permit value during August, up from $68,000 the month before—a 2,100% jump. Twenty-one permits came through, more than double July's eight, with ten under the city's express program and six for signs. No new businesses opened or closed. Service requests dropped 17% to 266, led by tree debris cleanup (28 calls) and garbage cart issues (20). Crime fell 24% to 75 incidents; violent offenses dropped 40% to 18. Whatever projects drove the spike in permit dollars, they weren't tied to new storefronts.

2025-08

Pullman's permit value falls 83% despite more filings

Pullman issued 15 permits in August, up from 11 the month before, but their combined value dropped from $594k to $100k. Thirteen were express permits, typically small jobs. Violent crime climbed 44% to 33 incidents. On the 311 side, tree debris cleanup led the pack with 30 requests, followed by 27 basement water complaints. Service requests overall fell 20%. No new businesses opened or closed.

New businesses — 2024-08

  • GRAND WAREHOUSE/ DIST CORP (Limited Business License)
  • J L Martinez Trucking Inc (Regulated Business License)
  • SOWER'S GROVE LLC (Regulated Business License)
  • PRIME ACHIEVERS BEFORE AND AFTER CARE (Children's Services Facility License)
  • CATERED BY KISH (Special Event Food)

New businesses — 2025-08

  • Hale Family McDonald's (Retail Food Establishment)