South Chicago · Then vs Now
South Chicago: 2024-06 vs 2025-06
A side-by-side look at how South Chicago shifted between two periods.
| 2024-06 | 2025-06 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 24 | 21 | -12% |
| Construction value ($) | $453,439 | $1,466,846 | +223% |
| New business licenses | 5 | 4 | -20% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,341 | 1,324 | -1% |
| Reported crimes | 319 | 341 | +7% |
| Violent crimes | 121 | 130 | +7% |
| Failed food inspections | 3 | 2 | -33% |
2024-06
South Chicago logs 136 tree debris requests in June
South Chicago fielded 1,341 service requests in June, up 12.9% from May. Tree debris clean-up led with 136 calls, followed by 79 for streetlights out and 76 tree emergencies. Permits dropped 11% to 24, most through the express program; total value fell 38% to $453k. Violent crime was down 8.3% to 121 incidents. Overall crime held nearly steady at 319. Three food establishments failed inspections.
2025-06
South Chicago permit value jumps to $1.47 million
Permit spending in South Chicago quadrupled in June, climbing from $353k to nearly $1.47 million. The neighborhood issued 21 permits, up one from May, with 17 filed under the express program. Residents called 311 about street lights (130 times) and tree debris (109 times). Violent crime ticked up from 123 incidents to 130. Two food establishments failed inspection, double the prior month. No new businesses opened or closed.
New businesses — 2024-06
- Chapis Giftshop & More (Limited Business License)
- ABE SUPERMARKET (Retail Food Establishment)
- I TOUCHED A DREAM (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- HERB & SIP (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- SIETE LUNAS (Retail Food Establishment)
New businesses — 2025-06
- CRICKET WIRELESS AUTHORIZED RETAILER (Limited Business License)
- ULTIMATE FURNITURE, INC. (Limited Business License)
- RAZE UP BARBER SPA (Limited Business License)
- ONE STOP JAMAICA JERK RESTAURANT (Retail Food Establishment)