Raided South Shore Building's Tenants Say They Haven't Received Court-Ordered Help

Tenants of a South Shore building, which was the site of a high-profile federal raid in September, have formed a union seeking emergency funding for relocation. Approximately three dozen residents are demanding $7,500 each to move from the deteriorating 130-unit building. Cook County Circuit Judge Debra Seaton took control of the property on November 7, appointing a receiver to manage repairs and safety following the building's history of neglect. Tenants report that conditions have worsened under the new management, with ongoing issues like sewage flooding and no heat. The building has failed 18 of its last 21 inspections, raising serious concerns about safety and livability.

A Block Club analysis revealed thousands of 911 and 311 calls made about the property prior to the raid, indicating long-standing issues. The residents want the Chicago Housing Authority to expedite inspections that could declare the building uninhabitable for Section 8 voucher holders. The union's demands reflect the pressing need for immediate assistance and action to address these hazardous living conditions.