City In Review: Chicago

Archer Heights · 2026-01

Four businesses open in Archer Heights, including ALDI

Archer Heights picked up four new businesses in January: ALDI INC #10, Pulaski Food & Discount, Chuangyi Metals Corp., and America CDL. Permits fell from ten to seven, with total value sliding from $229k to $187k. Most permits were issued through the express program. Graffiti removal led 311 requests with 108 reports, followed by 85 vehicle sticker violations. Crime dropped 10% to 71 incidents; violent offenses were down 26% to 14. Eight food establishments failed inspections.

By the numbers

Building permits7
Declared construction value$186,500
New business licenses5
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests593
Reported crimes71
Violent crimes14
Failed food inspections8

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