South Chicago · 2024-11
South Chicago permit value jumps to $59 million
A $59.3 million permit spike drove South Chicago's November numbers, up more than ninefold from October's $632,000. The 38 permits included 29 through the express program and two for new construction. Service requests dropped 27 percent to 701, led by 87 street light complaints and 60 for garbage cart issues. Violent crime fell 21 percent to 100 incidents. No new businesses opened or closed during the month.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 38 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $59,281,819 |
| New business licenses | 7 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 701 |
| Reported crimes | 301 |
| Violent crimes | 100 |
| Failed food inspections | 2 |
New businesses
- CALUMET AREA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (Pop-Up Retail User)
- THE GUYS CONVENIENCE (Retail Food Establishment)
- BRADFORDS HVAC & APPLIANCE REPAIR COMPANY (Regulated Business License)
- ECONOMIC CAR REPAIR INC. (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- SOUTH CHICAGO COIN LAUNDRY (Regulated Business License)
- THE GUYS CONVENIENCE (Tobacco)
- ALLURE BEAUTY PARLOR (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 29
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 4
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 2
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 2
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Street Light Out Complaint — 87
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 60
- 311 INFORMATION ONLY CALL — 46
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 45
- Dead Animal Pick-Up Request — 25