Overview
- Cook County Judge Debra Seaton on Nov. 24 ordered all occupants to leave 7500 S. South Shore Dr. by Dec. 12 under a court-appointed receiver.
- Wells Fargo requested the timeline in filings, saying urgent hazards and both inoperable elevators required a swift vacate order.
- Residents formed the 7500 South Shore Tenants Union and are demanding $7,500 per household and more time to relocate.
- Mayor Brandon Johnson said the city will work to relocate families and would explore working with the court for additional time.
- Friedman Communities began securing the building with steel window guards as tenants reported learning of the deadline from posted notices, and recent reporting notes no federal charges from the Sept. 30 raid.