City In Review: Chicago

South Shore · 2025-10

South Shore permit value climbs to $3.9 million

South Shore pulled 47 permits in October worth $3.9 million, up 19% in value from September despite two fewer permits. Thirty-five came through the express program, seven for renovation work, and three for elevator equipment. No new business licenses or closures showed up in the data this month.

By the numbers

Building permits47
Declared construction value$3,906,795
New business licenses22
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1173
Reported crimes645
Violent crimes230
Failed food inspections1

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