Morgan Park · 2025-01
Morgan Park permit value jumps 399% to $342k
Permit value in Morgan Park shot up nearly 400% in January, reaching $342,000 on 17 permits—more than double December's count. Ten of those were express permits, the rest mostly renovations. No new businesses opened or closed. Service requests ticked up 8%, led by 73 calls for the shared-cost sidewalk program. Violent crime held flat at 48 incidents, while overall crime dipped 4%. Three food establishments failed inspections, up from one the month before.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 17 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $342,004 |
| New business licenses | 20 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 551 |
| Reported crimes | 148 |
| Violent crimes | 48 |
| Failed food inspections | 3 |
New businesses
- LIL'S DIETARY SPECIALTY SHOP (Limited Business License)
- AJ UNIFORM (Limited Business License)
- BURRITO STATION (Retail Food Establishment)
- EDWARD D. JONES & CO, L.P. (Limited Business License)
- SHINE AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING AND WEAVING (Limited Business License)
- NAPA AUTO PARTS (Limited Business License)
- RICHARDS BUILDING SUPPLY (Regulated Business License)
- PRYORITY TAX SOLUTIONS (Limited Business License)
- BETHS'BABYBLANKETS&CUSTOM MADE BASKETS. (Regulated Business License)
- Bailey Acupuncture Ltd. (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 10
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 4
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 2
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Shared Cost Sidewalk Program Request — 73
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 38
- Water Lead Test Kit Request — 34
- Street Light Out Complaint — 28
- No Water Complaint — 26