Morgan Park · 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.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 13 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $112,864 |
| New business licenses | 3 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 780 |
| Reported crimes | 78 |
| Violent crimes | 30 |
| Failed food inspections | 2 |
New businesses
- Rainbow # 1091 (Limited Business License)
- Lenore's Kitchen Catering (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- POPEYES (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 11
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 2
Top 311 request types
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 70
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 70
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 55
- Traffic Signal Out Complaint — 43
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 38