South Chicago · 2025-02
South Chicago permit value drops to $977k
South Chicago pulled 21 permits in February, down from 27 the month before. Total value fell 22% to just under $1 million. Seventeen of those permits came through the city's express program, which handles smaller routine jobs. Two demolition permits were also issued. No new business licenses or closures showed up in the data this month.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 21 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $977,152 |
| New business licenses | 8 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 776 |
| Reported crimes | 238 |
| Violent crimes | 82 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- FEOM EXPRESSIONS (Limited Business License)
- 2804 E. 87th Street, LLC (Limited Business License)
- VERONICA MIRELES MAGIICAL TREASURES (Limited Business License)
- SANDABEAUTYSUITES LLC (Limited Business License)
- Ultimate Furniture & Mattress (Limited Business License)
- TRIPLE B AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING STUDIO (Limited Business License)
- LITTLE LEADERS LEARNING ACADEMY, INC. (Children's Services Facility License)
- Rubio's (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 17
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 2
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 2
Top 311 request types
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 95
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 72
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 62
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 39
- 311 INFORMATION ONLY CALL — 36