Morgan Park · 2026-02
Morgan Park permit value triples on $803k
Permit value in Morgan Park jumped 192% to $803k in February, though the actual count dropped from 17 to 15. Six new businesses opened, including China Garden Chinese Restaurant and a gas station called Citgo 111th that picked up three licenses. Crime rose sharply—138 incidents, up 60% from January, with violent offenses climbing from 32 to 41. Residents filed 552 service requests, led by 81 pothole complaints. One food establishment failed inspection, down from two the month before.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 15 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $803,202 |
| New business licenses | 6 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 552 |
| Reported crimes | 138 |
| Violent crimes | 41 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- DENNELY IRISH DANCERS (Limited Business License)
- CHINA GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT (Retail Food Establishment)
- CFX (Regulated Business License)
- CITGO 111TH (Tobacco)
- CITGO 111TH (Retail Food Establishment)
- CITGO 111TH (Filling Station)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 10
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 4
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 81
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 72
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 34
- Street Light Out Complaint — 31
- 311 INFORMATION ONLY CALL — 26