South Chicago · 2025-01
South Chicago permit value jumps to $1.25 million
Permit value in South Chicago shot up 383% in January, hitting $1.25 million on just 27 permits—three more than December. Most work fell under the express program (19 permits). Service requests climbed 29%, led by 89 streetlight complaints and 70 tree-trim requests. Crime ticked down slightly: 258 incidents, including 92 violent offenses, both lower than the month prior. No new business licenses, no food inspection failures.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 27 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,252,492 |
| New business licenses | 5 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 864 |
| Reported crimes | 258 |
| Violent crimes | 92 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- FEOM EXPRESSIONS (Limited Business License)
- MY BEAUTIFUL BATHROOMS (Regulated Business License)
- D JONES & ASSOCIATES LLC (Limited Business License)
- SNOOP FOOD MART (Retail Food Establishment)
- SNOOP FOOD MART (Tobacco)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 19
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 4
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 3
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Street Light Out Complaint — 89
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 70
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 44
- Water Lead Test Visit Request — 43
- 311 INFORMATION ONLY CALL — 43