Dozens of tenants in South Shore, Chicago building Customs and Border Protection raided being evicted: 'We don't deserve this'
Share this @internewscast.com

CHICAGO (WLS) — Residents of a Chicago apartment building, which gained notoriety following a federal raid, claim they are now being evicted amidst deplorable living conditions.

On Tuesday morning, tenants at 7500 S. South Shore Drive were taken aback when they saw a crew boarding up parts of the building.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch

The residents expressed shock upon discovering eviction notices posted right before Thanksgiving, adding to their distress.

“It’s unfair. We’ve done nothing to warrant this treatment,” said Travaris Ivy, a resident, expressing the tenants’ collective sentiment. “We don’t deserve this. It’s just not right.”

Despite efforts to organize and form a tenants’ union, the building remains without essential services like heat, electricity, and elevator access, and residents have received no assistance in finding alternative housing.

Recently, someone shared images depicting the dire state of the building’s interior.

“I have never been through anything like this in my life. I’m a good tenant. I work; this is bad,” Samantha Stamps said.

“There are elders in the building. There are disabled people in the building. There are people in wheelchairs in the building. How are they going to move if the elevators don’t work?” said Infiniti Gant, with Southside Together.

The building got international attention after an immigration raid by Customs and Border Protection agents Sept. 30.

The Trump administration released a highly produced video of the raid, and claims agents were going after alleged criminals inside in the building.

“Because of the ICE raid, there is literally garbage all in these empty apartments. If you all was in there you could smell the trash that left in there vacant apartments,” Ivy said.

“What happened at that building was abominable. I talked about it many, many times. So the tenants of that building are deserving of attention for the concerns that they have,” Gov. JB Pritzker said.

Organizers said they are trying to get tenant information to the mayor’s office to help expedite placements for tenants.

“My administration is working overtime with the organizers of these tenants to ensure that they have a place of comfort and a place where they can afford and feel good about,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said.

Two weeks ago a judge appointed a receiver for the building after financial problems with the owner.

ABC7 Chicago has attempted to get information about plans for the building and tenants from the receiver, but has not gotten any response.

Whatever help may be coming for the people still living here, the tenants will be moving, as temperatures are dropping.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Exclusive -- Tom Homan: Trump Administration's Immigration Policy Far More 'Humane' Than Biden's

Former ICE Director Tom Homan Criticizes Biden’s Immigration Approach, Touts Trump’s Policies as More Humane

On Saturday, the topic of immigration took center stage on “The Alex…
Iran strikes targets in Dubai, Doha after US Israel attacks

Iran Launches Counterstrikes on Dubai and Doha Following US-Israel Offensive

For a second consecutive day on Sunday, loud explosions reverberated through Dubai…
Trump's Iran attack sets off furious debate in Congress on whether war is 'necessary' or 'illegal'

Congress Erupts in Heated Debate Over Legality and Necessity of Trump’s Iran Strike

President Trump’s recent decision to initiate military action against Iran without seeking…
Cardinal found with phone during papal conclave to elect Pope Leo XIV, book reveals

Shocking Revelation: Cardinal Caught with Phone During Secretive Papal Conclave to Elect Pope Leo XIV

In a surprising revelation shared in a newly published book, it has…
Photos capture tense moments Trump, Vance orchestrate strikes on Iran

Exclusive Photos Reveal Tense Trump-Vance Strategy Sessions Amid Iran Strike Orchestration

In a series of gripping photographs, the intense moments leading up to…
Dubai hotel fire appears to be caused by Iranian strike; injuries reported

Breaking: Iranian Missile Allegedly Ignites Dubai Hotel Blaze, Casualties Confirmed

In Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah area, a hotel fire resulted in four injuries…
Iranian anchor sobs on state TV as he announces Khamenei killed in 'criminal' US-Israeli airstrikes

Iranian State TV Anchor Breaks Down Announcing Alleged Khamenei Death in US-Israeli Airstrike

An Iranian state television anchor was visibly emotional as he delivered the…
Iran's terror proxies, from Iraq to Lebanon, say they're ready to respond to US-Israel attacks

Iran’s Allied Forces in Iraq and Lebanon Poised to Counter US-Israel Military Actions

The Islamic Republic of Iran has forged a network of predominantly Shiite…
Exiled crown prince calls on Iranian people to 'finish the job,' cheers Trump's 'humanitarian intervention'

Exiled Iranian Prince Urges Citizens to Complete Change, Applauds Trump’s Support

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled crown prince of Iran, has characterized the recent…
Gulf states condemn Iranian retaliatory strikes on their territories following US-Israeli operation

Gulf Nations Denounce Iranian Counterattacks on Their Lands After US-Israeli Operation

Tensions are escalating in the Middle East as Arab nations express strong…
Key military sites targeted inside Iran as part of coordinated US-Israeli strikes

Iranian High-Value Target Neutralized in $10M Precision Strike with US Kamikaze Drones

On Saturday, Israel executed a high-profile strike targeting a significant location in…