City In Review: Chicago

West Pullman · 2025-07

West Pullman permits climb to $1.58 million

Permits in West Pullman rose 85% in value, from $851k to $1.58 million, on 35 filings—nine more than the prior month. Most were express permits (25), but four new construction projects drove the spike. Service requests edged up 7%, led by tree emergencies (145 calls) and debris cleanup (129). Violent crime climbed from 98 incidents to 108. No new businesses opened or closed. Food inspection failures dropped to zero after three the month before.

By the numbers

Building permits35
Declared construction value$1,575,533
New business licenses11
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1413
Reported crimes322
Violent crimes108
Failed food inspections0

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