South Deering · Then vs Now
South Deering: 2024-08 vs 2025-08
A side-by-side look at how South Deering shifted between two periods.
| 2024-08 | 2025-08 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 18 | 10 | -44% |
| Construction value ($) | $55,285 | $228,500 | +313% |
| New business licenses | 8 | 10 | +25% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 712 | 693 | -3% |
| Reported crimes | 156 | 161 | +3% |
| Violent crimes | 59 | 64 | +8% |
| Failed food inspections | 0 | 4 | +4 |
2024-08
South Deering logs $55k in permits after $752k month
South Deering pulled 18 permits in August, up from 12, but their combined value dropped to $55,285 from $752,003 the month before. All 18 came through the express permit program. Residents filed 712 service requests, led by 81 calls about tree debris cleanup. Crime fell 9% overall to 156 incidents, though violent offenses rose 13% to 59. No businesses opened or closed.
2025-08
South Deering permit value drops 98.6% to $228k
South Deering's August permit value fell from $15.8 million to $228,500, a 98.6% drop, even as permit count held nearly steady at ten. Seven of those were express permits. Service requests dropped 13.5% to 693, led by 89 tree debris calls and 70 garbage cart complaints. Crime fell 12.5% overall, but violent offenses ticked up from 56 to 64. Food inspection failures doubled from two to four.
New businesses — 2024-08
- CALUMET RIVER FLEETING (Limited Business License)
- SALON LOLIS (Limited Business License)
- BUDDY BEAR CAR WASH (Limited Business License)
- STAR BEAUTY SUPPLY 3 (Limited Business License)
- JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE (Limited Business License)
- TORRENCE BP (Tobacco)
- TORRENCE BP (Retail Food Establishment)
- TORRENCE BP (Filling Station)
New businesses — 2025-08
- TAYLOR MADE SCHOLARS ELC (Children's Services Facility License)
- FLEX-N-GATE CHICAGO, LLC (Manufacturing Establishments)
- DUNKIN DONUTS (Retail Food Establishment)
- Hale Family McDonald's (Retail Food Establishment)
- Senex Services Corp. (Regulated Business License)
- CLASSIC AUTO CENTER, INC. (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- SEA SHELL RESTAURANT (Retail Food Establishment)
- TORRENCE BP (Tobacco)
- FOODLINER, INC. (Limited Business License)
- ZEKE RAND JR (Peddler License)