South Chicago · 2026-01
South Chicago permit value hits $7.07M, four businesses open
Permit value in South Chicago jumped to $7.07 million in January, up 1,631 percent from $409k the month before. Permits filed dropped by a quarter to 21. Four new businesses opened: Southside African Restaurant, Rocky Pancake House, Snoop Food Mart, and L and L Luvable Day Care. Violent crime fell 19 percent to 82 incidents. Residents logged 812 service requests, led by 80 calls about ice and snow removal. One food establishment failed inspection.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 21 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $7,073,358 |
| New business licenses | 4 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 812 |
| Reported crimes | 256 |
| Violent crimes | 82 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- SOUTHSIDE AFRICAN RESTAURANT (Retail Food Establishment)
- SNOOP FOOD MART (Tobacco)
- ROCKY PANCAKE HOUSE (Retail Food Establishment)
- L AND L LUVABLE DAY CARE, INC. (Children's Services Facility License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 14
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 3
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 2
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Ice and Snow Removal Request — 80
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 54
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 46
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 44
- Street Light Out Complaint — 39