City In Review: Chicago

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 permits22
Declared construction value$262,568
New business licenses7
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests539
Reported crimes132
Violent crimes42
Failed food inspections0

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