South Chicago · 2024-07
South Chicago permit value jumps 59% to $722k
South Chicago pulled 29 permits in July, worth $722k combined—a 59% increase over June's $453k. Most of that came through express permits (25 of the 29). Service requests dropped 15%, led by 157 calls about tree debris cleanup. Violent crime ticked up 12% to 135 incidents, while overall crime rose 9% to 348. No food inspection failures this month, down from three in June. No new business licenses or closures on record.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 29 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $721,910 |
| New business licenses | 87 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1136 |
| Reported crimes | 348 |
| Violent crimes | 135 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- Cosmetic Recovery Specialist (Limited Business License)
- AFRICAN FOOD PALACE (Special Event Food)
- South Chicago Sleep Lab (Limited Business License)
- Chicago Family Health Center, Inc. (Limited Business License)
- SUPER HAND CAR WASH LLC (Limited Business License)
- MZ. GEORGIA'S PLAZE S.O.M. (Limited Business License)
- UNION AUTO SALES (Limited Business License)
- SHARLEN ELECTRIC (Limited Business License)
- AUTOZONE #2585 (Limited Business License)
- S CHGO PLUMBING & HTG (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 25
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 3
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 157
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 80
- Tree Emergency — 66
- 311 INFORMATION ONLY CALL — 52
- Street Light Out Complaint — 48