Morgan Park · Then vs Now
Morgan Park: 2025-04 vs 2026-04
A side-by-side look at how Morgan Park shifted between two periods.
| 2025-04 | 2026-04 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 24 | 13 | -46% |
| Construction value ($) | $4,863,343 | $112,864 | -98% |
| New business licenses | 9 | 3 | -67% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 794 | 780 | -2% |
| Reported crimes | 156 | 78 | -50% |
| Violent crimes | 43 | 30 | -30% |
| Failed food inspections | 0 | 2 | +2 |
2025-04
Morgan Park permit value jumps to $4.9M
Morgan Park pulled 24 permits in April worth $4.9 million, nearly four times March's $1.2 million. Most of that—17 permits—came through the express program, typically used for minor work like HVAC swaps or water heater installs. The neighborhood also saw two permits each for signs and renovations, plus two new-construction filings and one demo. No new businesses opened, none closed, and 311 requests stayed at zero for the second straight month.
2026-04
Morgan Park permits drop 89% by value
Morgan Park saw 13 permits worth $112,864 in April, down sharply from March's $997,243. Most were express permits. Three businesses opened: Rainbow # 1091, Lenore's Kitchen Catering, and Popeyes. Crime fell 43% to 78 incidents, with violent offenses down a third. Residents called in 780 service requests, led by 70 pothole complaints and 70 garbage cart issues. Two food establishments failed inspections.
New businesses — 2025-04
- DESTINE4GR8NESS (Limited Business License)
- CHICAGO AUTO CLINIC (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- BERTRAM BAKER (Peddler License)
- BOWMAN'S TAX SERVICES LLC (Limited Business License)
- HOME OF THE HOAGY, INC. (Retail Food Establishment)
- FORMAN MILLS (Limited Business License)
- THE COP SHOP CHICAGO (Limited Business License)
- SUBWAY (Retail Food Establishment)
- ecoATM (Secondhand Dealer)
New businesses — 2026-04
- Rainbow # 1091 (Limited Business License)
- Lenore's Kitchen Catering (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- POPEYES (Retail Food Establishment)