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n a move to address long-standing concerns about substandard living conditions, the city has taken legal action against property owners tied to CKO Real Estate. The South Shore building at 6952-58 S. Paxton Ave. is one of several properties formerly managed by the company that have been plagued by neglect and disrepair.

    Residents who call these buildings home are demanding accountability from their landlords and the city. They're standing together, united in their quest for a safe and habitable living environment. The city's lawsuit aims to hold property owners responsible for failing to maintain their properties, leaving tenants to suffer the consequences.

    Corli Jay, a corps member with The TRiiBE/Report for America, has been documenting the struggles of these residents. Her reporting highlights the need for community investment in Chicago's South Side, where resources are often scarce and neglect can have devastating effects on families and neighborhoods.