Calumet Heights · 2026-04

Calumet Heights crime falls 40% in April

Crime in Calumet Heights dropped 40% in April, from 95 incidents to 57. Violent crime went from 26 to 20. One business opened: J-Bees 87, a limited business license holder. Permit activity slowed, down 45% in dollar terms to $177k. Residents filed 52 complaints about broken street lights, the most common 311 call. Two food spots failed inspections.

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By the numbers

Building permits	12
Declared construction value	$176,837
New business licenses	1
Business closings (proxy)	0
311 service requests	469
Reported crimes	57
Violent crimes	20
Failed food inspections	2

New businesses

J-BEES 87 (Limited Business License)

Top permit types

PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 11
PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 1

Top 311 request types

Street Light Out Complaint — 52
Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 34
Pothole in Street Complaint — 33
Garbage Cart Maintenance — 33
Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 25

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