South Shore · Then vs Now
South Shore: 2024-10 vs 2025-10
A side-by-side look at how South Shore shifted between two periods.
| 2024-10 | 2025-10 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 41 | 47 | +15% |
| Construction value ($) | $1,182,313 | $3,906,795 | +230% |
| New business licenses | 33 | 22 | -33% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 1,244 | 1,173 | -6% |
| Reported crimes | 684 | 645 | -6% |
| Violent crimes | 283 | 230 | -19% |
| Failed food inspections | 2 | 1 | -50% |
2024-10
South Shore permit value falls to $1.2M in October
South Shore logged 41 permits in October, down from 47 the month before, with total value sliding a third to $1.2 million. Most of the work came through the express permit program—24 of the 41—while another 12 were renovation or alteration jobs. Three permits reinstated previously revoked ones. No new businesses opened or closed.
2025-10
South Shore permit value climbs to $3.9 million
South Shore pulled 47 permits in October worth $3.9 million, up 19% in value from September despite two fewer permits. Thirty-five came through the express program, seven for renovation work, and three for elevator equipment. No new business licenses or closures showed up in the data this month.
New businesses — 2024-10
- NEVILLE HEATING CORPORATION (Regulated Business License)
- DA BOOK JOINT (Limited Business License)
- Potter Studio (Limited Business License)
- NATOU HAIR BRAIDING (Limited Business License)
- STEPPING STONES EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER (Children's Services Facility License)
- CHICAGO SOLAR STUDIOS (Limited Business License)
- UNITED SCHOOLS OF SURVIVAL (Limited Business License)
- LEITELT BROTHERS (Manufacturing Establishments)
- JOJIGYROS 786 INC. (Retail Food Establishment)
- ATWINTOO PRODUCTION (Regulated Business License)
New businesses — 2025-10
- WATTA-POTATO BY YOGIS BISTRO INC. (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- TINY TOTS ACADEMY INC. 4 (Children's Services Facility License)
- SOUTH SHORE MINI MART, INC. (Tobacco)
- SOUTH SHORE MINI MART, INC. (Retail Food Establishment)
- PRIME TIME FOOD & LIQUORS 79TH (Package Goods)
- THE STONY GROUP, LLC (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- THE QUARRY EVENT CENTER / GEODE RESTAURANT (Retail Food Establishment)
- ASHLEY LYNN WATSON (Peddler License)
- PRIME TIME FOOD & LIQUORS 79TH (Retail Food Establishment)
- Herbert's Barber Shop (Limited Business License)