Chicago removing homeless encampment ahead of Democratic …
WEBJul 13, 2024 · Homeless people who have been living in one of Chicago’s largest and most visible encampments will be relocated to a shelter by next week so the area will be emptied before the Democratic National Convention in August, a city official said Friday.
Chicago demolishes homeless encampment near expressway …
WEBJul 17, 2024 · City workers demolished a major homeless encampment by the Dan Ryan Expressway early Wednesday morning as the city prepares for next month’s Democratic National Convention.
Chicago tent city to be cleared out, residents to be relocated …
WEBJul 11, 2024 · The building was converted from a hotel into a homeless shelter through a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services last year, causing some friction with residents who live nearby.
Chicago clears homeless tent camp ahead of DNC as last …
WEBJul 18, 2024 · One of the city’s most visible homeless encampments would be shut down weeks before tens of thousands of politicians and protesters descend on Chicago for the Democratic National Convention.
Chicago’s tent cities grow with the city's rising homelessness
WEBJul 1, 2024 · News. Crime and Public Safety. In Chicago’s tent cities, ‘a multitude of challenges’ to address the city’s rising homelessness. Cesar Dil is at a homeless encampment along the North Shore...
City plans to clean West Loop viaduct, site of homeless tent encampment …
WEBDec 16, 2023 · CHICAGO (WLS) -- Concerns about violence tied to homeless encampments in the West Loop are finally being addressed by the city. However, some are worried the planned cleanup may only provide...
Controversial West Loop homeless encampment cleared ... - Chicago …
WEBDec 18, 2023 · Controversial West Loop homeless encampment cleared for street cleaning. Seven people are being rehoused through the city, while 15 people declined the offer, officials said.
Humboldt Park's Growing Tent City Has Some ... - Block Club Chicago
WEBJul 31, 2023 · The homeless population in Humboldt Park’s namesake park has exploded during the pandemic. Local officials are scrambling to match residents with housing and medical care.
Chicago cleans West Loop encampment area, many tent dwellers …
WEBDec 18, 2023 · Chicago authorities removed more than a dozen tents Monday from a controversial West Loop encampment to clean the sidewalks, forcing those living there to temporarily pack up their belongings ...
Ahead of DNC, officials to close one of Chicago's largest homeless ...
WEBJul 11, 2024 · The homeless encampment at 1100 S. Desplaines St. next to the Dan Ryan expressway had been home to 22 residents, city officials say.
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