South Deering · 2025-12
South Deering permit value craters despite permit count spike
South Deering pulled 22 permits in December, more than double November's nine, but total value plunged from $52 million to $263,000—a 99.5% drop. Most permits were for express work (11) and signs (10). Residents filed 539 service requests, up a quarter from the prior month, led by graffiti removal (55), broken street lights (46), and potholes (44). Crime ticked down 5%, with violent offenses falling 18% to 42. No new businesses opened or closed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 22 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $262,568 |
| New business licenses | 7 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 539 |
| Reported crimes | 132 |
| Violent crimes | 42 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- 420CHICAGO PRESENTS, LLC (Regulated Business License)
- American Sugar Refining, Inc. (Wholesale Food Establishment)
- H & Q HEATING AND COOLING LLC (Regulated Business License)
- MALONEY LUMBER & PLYWOOD CO IN (Regulated Business License)
- C.B.R. AUTO DEALER AND REPAIR INC. (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- CMV BUILDING SERVICES INC. (Regulated Business License)
- EASTSIDE FUEL & MART (Tobacco)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 11
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 10
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 55
- Street Light Out Complaint — 46
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 44
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 30
- Stray Animal Complaint — 26