South Chicago · Then vs Now
South Chicago: 2024-07 vs 2025-07
A side-by-side look at how South Chicago shifted between two periods.
| 2024-07 | 2025-07 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 29 | 27 | -7% |
| Construction value ($) | $721,910 | $987,336 | +37% |
| New business licenses | 87 | 15 | -83% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,136 | 1,454 | +28% |
| Reported crimes | 348 | 369 | +6% |
| Violent crimes | 135 | 113 | -16% |
| Failed food inspections | 0 | 4 | +4 |
2024-07
South Chicago permit value jumps 59% to $722k
South Chicago pulled 29 permits in July, worth $722k combined—a 59% increase over June's $453k. Most of that came through express permits (25 of the 29). Service requests dropped 15%, led by 157 calls about tree debris cleanup. Violent crime ticked up 12% to 135 incidents, while overall crime rose 9% to 348. No food inspection failures this month, down from three in June. No new business licenses or closures on record.
2025-07
South Chicago pulls 22 express permits in July
South Chicago issued 27 permits in July, up 29% from June, but their combined value dropped 33% to $987k. Twenty-two were express permits, which tend to be smaller projects. Service requests rose 10% to 1,454, led by tree debris cleanup (127) and garbage cart issues (124). Violent crime fell 13% to 113 incidents even as overall crime edged up 8%. Four food establishments failed inspections, double June's tally.
New businesses — 2024-07
- Cosmetic Recovery Specialist (Limited Business License)
- AFRICAN FOOD PALACE (Special Event Food)
- South Chicago Sleep Lab (Limited Business License)
- Chicago Family Health Center, Inc. (Limited Business License)
- SUPER HAND CAR WASH LLC (Limited Business License)
- MZ. GEORGIA'S PLAZE S.O.M. (Limited Business License)
- UNION AUTO SALES (Limited Business License)
- SHARLEN ELECTRIC (Limited Business License)
- AUTOZONE #2585 (Limited Business License)
- S CHGO PLUMBING & HTG (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2025-07
- CITY SPORTS ON WILSON (Limited Business License)
- CITY SPORTS (Limited Business License)
- CITGO (Tobacco)
- REY B GONZALEZ CHILDREN & FAMILY CENTER (Children's Services Facility License)
- STAR SUBMARINE (Tobacco)
- BOOST MOBILE (Limited Business License)
- SPURLOCK & SON (Limited Business License)
- Citgo (Tobacco)
- Chico's Oven/LS41 Consulting (Retail Food Establishment)
- BEERSHEBA GRAY ABERNATHY (Peddler License)