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South Side residents call for stronger housing protections as Obama Center's official opening nears
South Side Chicago residents near the Obama Presidential Center demand stronger housing protections to prevent displacement, citing rising rents and poor maintenance. They call for policies like rent control, affordable housing expansions, and tax relief, with examples like Stevie Early’s $2,450 monthly rent increase forcing her to leave her longtime home.
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