South Deering · Then vs Now
South Deering: 2024-12 vs 2025-12
A side-by-side look at how South Deering shifted between two periods.
| 2024-12 | 2025-12 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 17 | 22 | +29% |
| Construction value ($) | $622,750 | $262,568 | -58% |
| New business licenses | 8 | 7 | -12% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 380 | 539 | +42% |
| Reported crimes | 167 | 132 | -21% |
| Violent crimes | 53 | 42 | -21% |
| Failed food inspections | 1 | 0 | -100% |
2024-12
South Deering violent crime climbs to 53 cases
South Deering recorded 167 crimes in December, up from 139 in November. Violent offenses rose from 39 to 53—a 36% jump. Service requests fell 21%, from 480 to 380. Garbage cart maintenance led the tally at 36 calls. The neighborhood pulled 17 permits worth $623k, down from November's 19 permits and $721k. Nine of those were for signs. No businesses opened or closed.
2025-12
South Deering permit value craters despite permit count spike
South Deering pulled 22 permits in December, more than double November's nine, but total value plunged from $52 million to $263,000—a 99.5% drop. Most permits were for express work (11) and signs (10). Residents filed 539 service requests, up a quarter from the prior month, led by graffiti removal (55), broken street lights (46), and potholes (44). Crime ticked down 5%, with violent offenses falling 18% to 42. No new businesses opened or closed.
New businesses — 2024-12
- GOOD HEALTH HOME CARE, INC (Limited Business License)
- SAVE BIG FOOD MART (Retail Food Establishment)
- DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #19103 (Retail Food Establishment)
- NAIL SHOP LLC (Limited Business License)
- R&B NAILS (Limited Business License)
- ADA S. MCKINLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES (Children's Services Facility License)
- SAVE BIG FOOD MART (Tobacco)
- OPEN ARMS INFANT CENTER (Children's Services Facility License)
New businesses — 2025-12
- 420CHICAGO PRESENTS, LLC (Regulated Business License)
- American Sugar Refining, Inc. (Wholesale Food Establishment)
- H & Q HEATING AND COOLING LLC (Regulated Business License)
- MALONEY LUMBER & PLYWOOD CO IN (Regulated Business License)
- C.B.R. AUTO DEALER AND REPAIR INC. (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- CMV BUILDING SERVICES INC. (Regulated Business License)
- EASTSIDE FUEL & MART (Tobacco)