City In Review: Chicago

West Pullman · 2024-11

West Pullman permit value drops 84% in November

West Pullman issued 17 permits in November valued at $627,488—down 84% from October's $3.8 million. Most permits (11 of 17) were quick express-program jobs. Seven new businesses opened, including Gourmet Deli & Subs and Moodz Food & Deli, both selling food and tobacco. Crime fell 8%, with violent offenses down 8.4%. Service requests dropped 12%, with abandoned vehicle complaints leading the list at 82. Four food establishments failed inspections, up from one the month before.

By the numbers

Building permits17
Declared construction value$627,488
New business licenses7
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests803
Reported crimes275
Violent crimes87
Failed food inspections4

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