| Source | CBS Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | July 17, 2026, 7 p.m. |
| Last Updated | July 17, 2026, 7 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/vacant-home-fight-avalon-park-chappel-avenue/ |
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Neighbors in the Avalon Park neighborhood said their community has been plagued
by squatters, weeds, rats, and water leaks – all thanks to an abandoned home
that's been sitting vacant for years.
The property at 8538 S. Chappel Av. has remained in limbo for years, and
neighbors are still living with...