City Wants Residents Out Of 'Filthy' South Shore Building Raided By ICE, But Judge Gives Owner More Time

A Cook County judge granted more time for property managers to address safety issues in a mostly vacant South Shore apartment complex following a federal raid that raised significant concerns. During a court hearing, city officials labeled the building “dangerous and hazardous,” leading to discussions about relocating the remaining tenants. Judge Debra Seaton ordered a new inspection to evaluate the building's habitability, emphasizing that the current conditions are the focus of the case. Alderman Greg Mitchell acknowledged the complex's long history of complaints and called for a thorough evacuation of the remaining residents. The raid involved hundreds of armed federal agents and resulted in 37 arrests, spotlighting aggressive immigration enforcement tactics.

Residents returned to find their apartments in disarray, with some neighbors missing. Federal officials claimed the building was linked to a Venezuelan gang, exacerbating the community's safety concerns. Seaton's decision reflects ongoing efforts to address public health and safety issues in the complex.