Village of Morton Grove, Illinois

What Village of Morton Grove, Illinois does

The Village of Morton Grove, Illinois is an incorporated municipal government serving as an inner-ring suburb of Chicago across approximately 5.1 square miles in Cook County. Founded in 1895, the Village provides statutory municipal services through eight operational departments: Administration, Building and Inspectional Services, Community and Economic Development, Family and Senior Services, Finance, Fire, Police, and Public Works. The Fire Department (established 1904) operates 45 full-time professionals including 40 sworn firefighters from two stations, responding to 4,295 incidents in 2023 (2,626 of which were rescue/EMS). The Police Department (established 1895) is staffed by 75 personnel across Patrol, Field, Support Services, and Administrative divisions. Public Works maintains 91 miles of water mains, 82 miles of roads, 2 water towers, 3 underground reservoirs with 8.5 million gallons of combined capacity, and 11,000 public trees.

The Village's revenue model is anchored by property taxes, supplemented by metered water and sewer fees ($11.57 per 1,000 gallons water; $1.18 per 1,000 gallons sewer; minimum bi-monthly bill of $34.71), monthly residential refuse collection ($20.71/month via Groot), and regulatory fees including vehicle stickers ($55 per passenger car until August 31, 2026), pet licenses ($10-$25 per animal), and building/business permits. Services are delivered through Village Hall (6101 Capulina Avenue), online portals (InvoiceCloud, BSA Online), a 24-hour municipal hotline, two fire stations, public works field crews, and the American Legion Memorial Civic Center (6140 Dempster Street). The Village partners with Metra for commuter rail, MABAS Division 3 and Illinois USAR Task Force 1 for emergency response coordination, and the Regional Emergency Dispatch Center for dispatch services. The customer base consists of residents, local businesses, and senior citizens within Village boundaries, with no competing service providers inside the jurisdiction.

The Village is currently in an active capital development phase, anchored by the December 2025 opening of a new Metra station at 8501 Lehigh and supported by a commercial pipeline that includes Gateway Plaza (completed October 2024), Napleton Honda (completed December 2025), Fifth Third Bank (opening Summer 2026), Dunkin' (Summer 2026), Station 85 Hundred (60-unit mixed-use, breaking ground Summer 2026), and Metro on Main (89-unit townhome development by Lexington Homes). A consolidated Village Hall and Police Department facility is planned at 6201 Dempster Street following completion of the Fifth Third Bank branch.

Name

Village of Morton Grove, Illinois

Legal name

Village of Morton Grove, Illinois

Website

https://mortongroveil.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1895

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Village of Morton Grove, Illinois is an incorporated Chicago suburb municipal government serving residents and local businesses with public safety, water/sewer utilities, refuse collection, permitting, licensing, and community development services across a 5.1-square-mile jurisdiction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety services
• Utility billing services
• Residential permit services
• Community development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Morton Grove, Illinois

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: Primary revenue source for municipal operations and services
2. Water and Sewer Billing: Water billed at $11.57 per 1,000 gallons; sewer at $1.18 per 1,000 gallons; minimum bi-monthly bill $34.71 for 3,000 gallons
3. Vehicle Stickers: Annual registration fee for vehicles registered to Morton Grove addresses; $55 per passenger car
4. Pet Licenses: Annual pet registration fees; $25 for non-neutered/spayed animals, $10 for neutered/spayed and microchipped animals
5. Garbage Collection Fees: Residential refuse and recycling service; $20.71 monthly for single-family residential
6. Permits and Licenses: Building permits, business licenses, liquor licenses, garage sale permits, special event permits, transfer stamps

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Village of Morton Grove is a municipal government that delivers essential resident-facing services through eight operating departments: Administration, Building and Inspectional Services, Community and Economic Development, Family and Senior Services, Finance, Fire Department, Police Department, and Public Works. Its offerings include water and sewer utilities, refuse and recycling collection, building and business permitting, fire suppression and emergency medical services, law enforcement, public infrastructure maintenance, and senior/community programs. The Village charges usage-based fees, permit fees, and license fees to fund these services alongside property taxes.

Product overview

The Village of Morton Grove operates as a municipal government providing resident-facing public services through multiple departments. The core service portfolio includes Administration, Building and Inspectional Services, Community and Economic Development, Family and Senior Services, Finance, Fire Department, Police Department, and Public Works. These departments collectively deliver services including building permits and inspections, water billing, garbage and recycling collection, emergency services, law enforcement, and community programs. Residents access services through Village Hall, online portals (InvoiceCloud for billing, bsaonline.com for permits), and the American Legion Memorial Civic Center. The Village is undergoing significant infrastructure development including a new Metra Station, multiple commercial developments, and planned Village Hall/Police Station consolidation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Police Department Services Law enforcement, patrol, support services, animal control, alarm programs, child seat safety, and community programs including Citizens Police and Fire Academy and Junior Police Academy. The department was established October 31, 1895 and operates with 75 members across Patrol, Field, Support Services, and Administrative Staff divisions.
• Fire Department Services Fire suppression, emergency medical services, extrication, fire prevention, code enforcement, hazardous material response, and water rescue. Department established October 4, 1904 with 45 full-time personnel including 40 sworn firefighters responding out of two fire stations. The Fire Department handled 4,295 incidents in 2023 (2,626 were Rescue & Emergency Medical calls).
• Public Works Services Water and sewer systems (2 water towers, 3 underground reservoirs with 8.5M gallons combined capacity, 91 miles of water mains), street maintenance (82 miles of Village, State, and County roads plus 11 miles of paved alleys), forestry (11,000 trees on public right-of-way), vehicle maintenance, and facilities management. Organized into four divisions (Engineering, Water & Sewer, Streets, and Vehicle Maintenance) and two sections (Forestry & Facilities Maintenance) with 39 full-time personnel.
• Water and Sewer Utility Billing Residential water billed at $11.57 per 1,000 gallons and sewer at $1.18 per 1,000 gallons, with a minimum bi-monthly bill of $34.71 for 3,000 gallons. Customers can pay via the InvoiceCloud online platform, set up automatic payments, and enroll in paperless billing.
• Garbage and Recycling Collection Residential refuse and recycling service contracted to Groot Recycling and Waste Services, Inc., including unlimited refuse, recycling, landscape waste, e-waste, bulk items, and white goods collection. Single-family residential rate is $20.71 monthly with additional landscape waste stickers available at $2.45 each.
• Building and Inspectional Services Building permits, inspections, code enforcement, zoning administration, and property maintenance oversight for residential and commercial properties. Permits are processed through the BSA Online platform for contractors and residents.
• Community and Economic Development Land use planning, zoning support, business recruitment and retention, facade improvement programs, and coordination of residential, commercial, and industrial development within the Village.
• Family and Senior Services Social services for families and seniors including health and wellness programs, equipment lending, prescription drug disposal, senior ride share, wellness activities, and Civic Center rental at 6140 Dempster Street.
• Civic Center Rental Event venue rental at the American Legion Memorial Civic Center located at 6140 Dempster Street. Available spaces include the Main Hall (150 capacity), Community Hall, Library, and Programming/Craft Room for community events and gatherings.
• Vehicle Sticker Program Annual vehicle registration and sticker program for residents. Cost is $55 per passenger car until August 31, 2026, with a $25 late fee from September 1 to November 30, and doubled after November 30.
• Pet Licensing Program Dog, cat, and ferret licensing program. Fees are $25 per unneutered/unspayed animal and $10 per neutered/spayed and microchipped animal. Renewals begin in June and expire August 31.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Groot Recycling and Waste Services, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContracted garbage collection and recycling services provider for the Village of Morton Grove. Provides weekly residential refuse collection, recycling, landscape waste, e-waste, and bulk item collection services.
• BSI OnlinecoreTechnology or IntegrationManages the Village of Morton Grove Backflow Prevention Inspection Program as of January 1, 2025. Handles annual testing and certification of backflow prevention assemblies for sprinkler systems and fire suppression systems.
• Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional agency providing waste management coordination and recycling programs. Residents directed to SWANCC for information on proper disposal of certain materials and recycling guidance.
• Maine TownshipminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal intake site for LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) at 847-297-2510. Helps eligible low-income households with heating costs during winter months.
• North Shore Senior CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides assistance to senior residents with LIHEAP applications. Contact: 847-784-6040.
• Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) Division 3coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFire department participates in regional mutual aid system for emergency response coordination with surrounding communities.
• Illinois Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Task Force 1coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFire department is a member of the state's urban search and rescue task force for large-scale emergencies.
• Regional Emergency Dispatch (RED) CentercoreTechnology or IntegrationParticipating agency in regional emergency dispatch coordination.
• Northern IL Public Safety Training Academy (NIPSTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFire department participates in regional public safety training academy for professional development and training coordination.
• InvoiceCloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline payment platform for water billing, allowing residential customers to pay bills, set up automatic payments, and receive paperless billing.
• BSA OnlinecoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline building permit application and business licensing payment platform for contractors and residents.
• Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination on drainage and sewer projects; development projects require MWRD permits for certain infrastructure work.
• Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency coordination for infrastructure projects affecting state routes and highways; development projects require IDOT permits.
• MetracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommuter rail service with Morton Grove station (8501 Lehigh); new Metra station opened December 2025 with retail space being marketed for lease.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Village of Niles, Illinois: Neighboring Cook County inner-ring suburb of comparable population, providing the same municipal service suite. Closely comparable in property-tax reliance and infrastructure profile.
• Village of Glenview, Illinois: Similar-sized north-shore Chicago suburb operating full-service municipal government including water utility, fire, police, and public works. Comparable affluent suburban demographic and transit-oriented profile.
• City of Park Ridge, Illinois: Adjacent inner-ring suburb with comparable population and service mix, including its own water utility, fire, and police departments. Operates under the same Illinois PTELL constraints.
• Village of Wilmette, Illinois: Affluent north-shore Chicago suburb with Metra commuter rail service and similar full-service municipal operations. Comparable on water/sewer utility operations and high property-value tax base.
• Village of Mount Prospect, Illinois: Mid-sized inner-ring Chicago suburb operating the same municipal service portfolio. Comparable Illinois PTELL revenue constraints and unionized public safety workforce structure.
• Village of Lincolnwood, Illinois: Small inner-ring Cook County suburb directly adjacent to Morton Grove, offering similar full-service municipal operations. Comparable scale and demographic profile.
• Village of Skokie, Illinois: Adjacent inner-ring Chicago suburb of similar size and demographic profile operating the same full menu of municipal services (public safety, water, public works, permitting). Directly comparable in scale, service mix, and revenue model.
• City of Des Plaines, Illinois: Larger but adjacent Cook County municipality offering the same core municipal services. Useful as a slightly larger-scale benchmark for service delivery economics.

Broad incumbents

• City of Evanston, Illinois: Larger adjacent municipality operating the same municipal services at greater scale, with additional higher-education and lakefront dynamics. Useful as a broader incumbent benchmark.

Others

• Illinois Municipal League: Statewide association representing Illinois municipalities including Morton Grove. Not a direct competitor but a relevant ecosystem participant providing shared services, advocacy, and benchmarking for the Village.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MortonGrovePoliceDepartment
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/village-of-morton-grove

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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