Morgan Park · Then vs Now
Morgan Park: 2024-10 vs 2025-10
A side-by-side look at how Morgan Park shifted between two periods.
| 2024-10 | 2025-10 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 24 | 31 | +29% |
| Construction value ($) | $865,194 | $1,918,206 | +122% |
| New business licenses | 7 | 9 | +29% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 739 | 644 | -13% |
| Reported crimes | 195 | 147 | -25% |
| Violent crimes | 58 | 46 | -21% |
| Failed food inspections | 7 | 0 | -100% |
2024-10
Morgan Park violent crime up 23%, food fails jump to seven
Violent crime in Morgan Park climbed to 58 incidents in October, up from 47 the month before. Overall crime rose 15% to 195 cases. Seven food establishments failed inspections, a sharp increase from one the prior month. Permits held roughly flat at 24, though total value dipped 6% to $865k. Most permits—17 of 24—were express-program jobs. Service requests ticked up 5% to 739, led by garbage-cart complaints and streetlight outages. No new businesses opened or closed.
2025-10
Morgan Park permit value jumps to $1.9 million
Morgan Park pulled 31 permits worth $1.9 million in October, more than triple September's $596k. Most of that came through 26 express permits; the neighborhood also logged a new construction permit and a demo. Service requests dropped 22% to 644, led by 64 garbage cart calls and 55 tree debris complaints. Crime fell slightly—147 incidents, down from 160, with violent offenses down 15% to 46. No new businesses or closures.
New businesses — 2024-10
- THE BBQ SHACK (Retail Food Establishment)
- Dunkin Donuts (Retail Food Establishment)
- GIFT 4 KIDS DAYCARE CENTER LLC (Children's Services Facility License)
- TJ A. ELLIS (Peddler License)
- Little Hoppers Playroom (Children's Services Facility License)
- OCEAN 7 SALES (Tobacco)
- BOWMAN'S TAX SERVICES LLC (Limited Business License)
New businesses — 2025-10
- LJ'S FABULOUS OCCASIONS VENUE LLC (Retail Food Establishment)
- THE SOUL FOOD LOUNGE 2 (Retail Food Establishment)
- AZTEK AUTO SUPPLY (Limited Business License)
- AMERICA'S BEST CONTACTS & EYEGLASSES #5500 (Limited Business License)
- Premier Tax (Limited Business License)
- ESSENCE SALON SUITES (Limited Business License)
- DELILAH MARKS (Limited Business License)
- J Godwin & Associates (Limited Business License)
- OCEAN 7 SALES (Tobacco)