South Chicago · 2024-06
South Chicago logs 136 tree debris requests in June
South Chicago fielded 1,341 service requests in June, up 12.9% from May. Tree debris clean-up led with 136 calls, followed by 79 for streetlights out and 76 tree emergencies. Permits dropped 11% to 24, most through the express program; total value fell 38% to $453k. Violent crime was down 8.3% to 121 incidents. Overall crime held nearly steady at 319. Three food establishments failed inspections.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 24 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $453,439 |
| New business licenses | 5 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1341 |
| Reported crimes | 319 |
| Violent crimes | 121 |
| Failed food inspections | 3 |
New businesses
- Chapis Giftshop & More (Limited Business License)
- ABE SUPERMARKET (Retail Food Establishment)
- I TOUCHED A DREAM (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- HERB & SIP (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- SIETE LUNAS (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 17
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 5
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 2
Top 311 request types
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 136
- Street Light Out Complaint — 79
- Tree Emergency — 76
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 74
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 69