Illinois Apartment Complex Boarded Up with Residents Inside

City denies involvement and promises investigation amid claims of trapped tenants and uninhabitable conditions

Residents of a low-income apartment complex in Harvey, Illinois, claim they were trapped inside their units after the property was abruptly boarded up.
The city had deemed the property uninhabitable due to unsafe living conditions, including structural concerns and criminal activity.
The property owners were reportedly notified to vacate the property by October 28, 2023, and were responsible for informing the tenants.
Conflicting reports exist about whether residents were properly notified or not, and some claim they were still inside their units when they were boarded up.
The city denies any role in the boarding up of the apartments and has promised an investigation into the matter.