Morgan Park · 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.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 24 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $865,194 |
| New business licenses | 7 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 739 |
| Reported crimes | 195 |
| Violent crimes | 58 |
| Failed food inspections | 7 |
New businesses
- 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)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 17
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 3
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 2
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 1
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 84
- Street Light Out Complaint — 73
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 66
- Dead Animal Pick-Up Request — 47
- Tree Emergency — 37