Chicago's Northwest Side Gompers Park residents raise concerns over homeless encampment, seek relocation and assistance until 2023 due to funding constraints.

Residents near Gompers Park in Chicago's Northwest Side are voicing concerns over a growing homeless encampment, which has limited park access and raised safety issues. At a community meeting, Mayor Brandon Johnson's chief homelessness officer, Sendy Soto, indicated that relocation is unlikely before 2023 due to funding constraints. Locals, organized by the Restore Gompers Park Coalition, are urging city officials to expedite assistance and housing for the homeless individuals.

October 01, 2024
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