South Deering · 2026-02

South Deering violent crime triples to 38 cases

South Deering's violent crime count hit 38 in February, up 153% from 15 the month prior. Overall crime rose 69% to 108 incidents. Permit value fell 99%, from $10.9 million to $131k—11 permits pulled, mostly express-program work. Four businesses opened: a Subway, CVS/Pharmacy #11621, Illinois & Michigan Oil, and Open Arms Before & After Care daycare. Service requests climbed 27% to 524, led by 93 tree-trim calls and 58 streetlight complaints. Thirty-eight reports came in about coyote interactions.

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By the numbers

Building permits	11
Declared construction value	$130,849
New business licenses	4
Business closings (proxy)	0
311 service requests	524
Reported crimes	108
Violent crimes	38
Failed food inspections	2

New businesses

CVS / PHARMACY #11621 (Limited Business License)
OPEN ARMS BEFORE & AFTER CARE LLC (Children's Services Facility License)
ILLINOIS & MICHIGAN OIL LLC (Limited Business License)
SUBWAY (Retail Food Establishment)

Top permit types

PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 9
PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 1
PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 1

Top 311 request types

Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 93
Street Light Out Complaint — 58
Coyote Interaction Complaint — 38
Pothole in Street Complaint — 34
Garbage Cart Maintenance — 28

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