City In Review: Chicago

South Deering · 2025-01

South Deering 311 calls jump 29%, led by 50 abandoned vehicle reports

South Deering fielded 491 service requests in January, up from 380 the month before. Abandoned vehicle complaints led the pack at 50, followed by 40 reports of street lights out and 35 potholes. Permits ticked up slightly to 19, but their total value dropped 68% to $197k—most of the activity was express permits (17 of the 19). Crime fell 16% to 140 incidents, with violent offenses down from 53 to 46. No new businesses opened or closed.

By the numbers

Building permits19
Declared construction value$196,934
New business licenses3
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests491
Reported crimes140
Violent crimes46
Failed food inspections1

New businesses

Top permit types

Top 311 request types

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