South Deering · Then vs Now
South Deering: 2025-02 vs 2026-02
A side-by-side look at how South Deering shifted between two periods.
| 2025-02 | 2026-02 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 6 | 11 | +83% |
| Construction value ($) | $51,600 | $130,849 | +154% |
| New business licenses | 6 | 4 | -33% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 540 | 524 | -3% |
| Reported crimes | 122 | 108 | -11% |
| Violent crimes | 36 | 38 | +6% |
| Failed food inspections | 1 | 2 | +100% |
2025-02
South Deering permits drop to 6, down from 19
South Deering issued just six permits in February, all through the express program, down 68% from January's nineteen. Permit value fell from $197k to $52k. Residents filed 53 pothole complaints, the most of any 311 category, as total service requests ticked up 10%. Crime dropped 13%, with violent offenses down 22% to 36. No new businesses opened or closed.
2026-02
South Deering violent crime triples to 38 cases
South Deering's violent crime count hit 38 in February, up 153% from 15 the month prior. Overall crime rose 69% to 108 incidents. Permit value fell 99%, from $10.9 million to $131k—11 permits pulled, mostly express-program work. Four businesses opened: a Subway, CVS/Pharmacy #11621, Illinois & Michigan Oil, and Open Arms Before & After Care daycare. Service requests climbed 27% to 524, led by 93 tree-trim calls and 58 streetlight complaints. Thirty-eight reports came in about coyote interactions.
New businesses — 2025-02
- Alora's Flowers INC (Limited Business License)
- U. S. GLU-LAM, INC. (Regulated Business License)
- DRAGON BUDO JUJUTSU MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY (Limited Business License)
- Exclusive Wrought Iron Supply (Limited Business License)
- SUBWAY (Retail Food Establishment)
- BENTLEY BITES (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2026-02
- CVS / PHARMACY #11621 (Limited Business License)
- OPEN ARMS BEFORE & AFTER CARE LLC (Children's Services Facility License)
- ILLINOIS & MICHIGAN OIL LLC (Limited Business License)
- SUBWAY (Retail Food Establishment)