City In Review: Chicago

South Shore · 2025-07

South Shore 311 calls jump 28%, abandoned vehicles lead

South Shore logged 1,746 service requests in July, up 28% from June. Abandoned vehicle complaints topped the list at 152, followed by 130 building violations and 116 tree debris calls. Crime rose 23% to 825 incidents, with violent offenses up 13% to 298. Permits ticked up slightly to 37, though their combined value dropped 13% to $1.4 million. Express permits led at 21, followed by 13 renovation jobs. No new businesses opened and none closed. Two food establishments failed inspections, down from three the prior month.

By the numbers

Building permits37
Declared construction value$1,443,179
New business licenses20
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1746
Reported crimes825
Violent crimes298
Failed food inspections2

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