City In Review: Chicago

South Shore · 2024-11

South Shore permits hit $18.6M, up from $1.2M

Permit value in South Shore climbed to $18.6 million in November, up from $1.2 million the month before—a jump that likely reflects one or two large projects hitting the books. The neighborhood logged 43 permits, with 24 coming through the express program and 13 for renovations or alterations. The increase stands out in a month otherwise quiet on other fronts.

By the numbers

Building permits43
Declared construction value$18,564,573
New business licenses10
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1018
Reported crimes632
Violent crimes243
Failed food inspections3

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