Calumet Heights · 2026-02
Fifty pothole complaints top Calumet Heights gripes
Potholes dominated February's 311 calls—50 complaints out of 323 total service requests, up 18% from January. Crime rose 21% to 75 incidents, though violent offenses stayed flat at 23. Five businesses opened, including O'Reilly Auto Parts #6105 and a CVS/Pharmacy that grabbed both package goods and retail food licenses. Seven permits totaled $128k, down 27% in value despite a bump in count. Four food spots failed inspections.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 7 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $127,600 |
| New business licenses | 5 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 323 |
| Reported crimes | 75 |
| Violent crimes | 23 |
| Failed food inspections | 4 |
New businesses
- O'Reilly Auto Parts #6105 (Limited Business License)
- CVS/PHARMACY #2935 (Package Goods)
- PELY'S AUTO REPAIR (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- CVS/PHARMACY #2935 (Retail Food Establishment)
- Z COUTURE LLC (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 6
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 50
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 28
- 311 INFORMATION ONLY CALL — 23
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 18
- Street Light Out Complaint — 13