City In Review: Chicago

South Shore · Then vs Now

South Shore: 2024-07 vs 2025-07

A side-by-side look at how South Shore shifted between two periods.

2024-07 2025-07 Change
Building permits 55 37 -33%
Construction value ($) $4,174,248 $1,443,179 -65%
New business licenses 25 20 -20%
Business closings (proxy) 0 0
311 service requests 1,531 1,746 +14%
Reported crimes 806 825 +2%
Violent crimes 309 298 -4%
Failed food inspections 3 2 -33%

2024-07

South Shore permit value triples to $4.2 million

Permit value in South Shore jumped 218% in July, reaching $4.2 million compared to $1.3 million the month before. The neighborhood saw 55 permits issued, up from 40 in June. Nearly half were express permits — 29 total — with another 15 for renovations or alterations. New construction and sign permits rounded out the activity. No new businesses opened or closed during the month.

2025-07

South Shore 311 calls jump 28%, abandoned vehicles lead

South Shore logged 1,746 service requests in July, up 28% from June. Abandoned vehicle complaints topped the list at 152, followed by 130 building violations and 116 tree debris calls. Crime rose 23% to 825 incidents, with violent offenses up 13% to 298. Permits ticked up slightly to 37, though their combined value dropped 13% to $1.4 million. Express permits led at 21, followed by 13 renovation jobs. No new businesses opened and none closed. Two food establishments failed inspections, down from three the prior month.

New businesses — 2024-07

  • ILISHA HUNTLEY-WOODS (Peddler License)
  • AUTOZONE #2569 (Limited Business License)
  • PRETTY NAILS (Limited Business License)
  • Always Absolute Heating & Air Conditioning (Regulated Business License)
  • JOHN L STRINGFELLOW (Peddler License)
  • GREATER BAKING LLC (Retail Food Establishment)
  • THE LEARNING HUB LLC (Children's Services Facility License)
  • PRODIGY CHILD LEARNING CENTER ANNEX (Children's Services Facility License)
  • HELLO SMOKERS (Tobacco)
  • ALL STAR FUEL AND FOOD (Tobacco)

New businesses — 2025-07

  • OLIVE BRANCH TOBACCO & MINI MART INC. (Tobacco)
  • AMERICAN DENTIST OHP (Regulated Business License)
  • 222 HOLDINGS UNLIMITED CORP. (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
  • STRICKLAND BROTHERS 10 MINUTE OIL CHANGE (Motor Vehicle Services License)
  • HINTON REALTY DEVELOPMENT (Regulated Business License)
  • CITY SPORTS ON 71ST (Limited Business License)
  • CYM LIVING LLC (Limited Business License)
  • JJ Fish Sea Food Market (Retail Food Establishment)
  • LE LE CHAIRS AND THINGS RENTAL LLC (Limited Business License)
  • PRODUCTION TOOL COMPANIES (Manufacturing Establishments)