Families of women who died during heat spell in Rogers Park senior high-rise file lawsuits

Families of women who died during heat spell in Rogers Park senior high-rise file lawsuits

During a heat spell this month, three women were found dead in the James Sneider Apartments for seniors in Rogers Park. The families want justice and they are hiring big-name lawyers to get it.

During a heat spell this month, three women were found dead in the James Sneider Apartments for seniors in Rogers Park. The families want justice and they are hiring big-name lawyers to get it.

Vigil held to honor women who were found dead inside Rogers Park apartments

Vigil held to honor women who were found dead inside Rogers Park apartments

“What we've had to endure this past week — unless you have ever lived in an oven, you will never begin to understand what we went through you will never understand,” said resident Laura Barnes.

“What we've had to endure this past week — unless you have ever lived in an oven, you will never begin to understand what we went through you will never understand,” said resident Laura Barnes.

Chicago woman charged in Rogers Park shooting

Chicago woman charged in Rogers Park shooting

A 25-year-old was charged in the shooting of a woman last April in the Rogers Park neighborhood.

A 25-year-old was charged in the shooting of a woman last April in the Rogers Park neighborhood.

Owner of Chicago senior home where 3 women died during hot spell previously cited for lack of heat

Owner of Chicago senior home where 3 women died during hot spell previously cited for lack of heat

The developer of a senior living facility in Rogers Park where three women died on Saturday has repeatedly violated the city’s heat ordinance — the same measure employees apparently cited when they allegedly left the heat on and refused to turn on the air conditioning during last week’s hot spell.

The developer of a senior living facility in Rogers Park where three women died on Saturday has repeatedly violated the city’s heat ordinance — the same measure employees apparently cited when they allegedly left the heat on and refused to turn on the air conditioning during last week’s hot spell.

Woman’s apartment was 'like an oven,' son says after mom dies in Rogers Park senior home

Woman’s apartment was 'like an oven,' son says after mom dies in Rogers Park senior home

Before Janice Reed was found dead Saturday inside her apartment at a senior living facility in Rogers Park, she spent days complaining to family and friends about the heat inside the building.

Before Janice Reed was found dead Saturday inside her apartment at a senior living facility in Rogers Park, she spent days complaining to family and friends about the heat inside the building.

Air conditioning controversy: Alderman says apartment where 3 women died won't turn on A/C until June

Air conditioning controversy: Alderman says apartment where 3 women died won't turn on A/C until June

“Maybe we need an ordinance telling people that they have to provide AC for their residents,” Ald. Maria Hadden said. "I'm not sure where we're going with that. But we all know climate change is here. It gets hotter sooner. The weather's less predictable and these management companies are going to have to use their common sense to put the life and health of their residents first."

“Maybe we need an ordinance telling people that they have to provide AC for their residents,” Ald. Maria Hadden said. "I'm not sure where we're going with that. But we all know climate change is here. It gets hotter sooner. The weather's less predictable and these management companies are going to have to use their common sense to put the life and health of their residents first."

Air conditioning controversy: Alderman says apartment where 3 women died won't turn on A/C until June
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Air conditioning controversy: Alderman says apartment where 3 women died won't turn on A/C until June

Three women were found dead at a Chicago apartment building without air conditioning, and the alderman said that building officials told her they don't turn on the A/C until June 1 no matter how hot it gets. Rogers Park Ald. Maria Hadden (49th) contacted building officials last week after calls from residents about their health and safety. Chicago's temperatures broke records last week.

Three women were found dead at a Chicago apartment building without air conditioning, and the alderman said that building officials told her they don't turn on the A/C until June 1 no matter how hot it gets. Rogers Park Ald. Maria Hadden (49th) contacted building officials last week after calls from residents about their health and safety. Chicago's temperatures broke records last week.

Three women died in Chicago apartment building without air conditioning, alderwoman says

Three women died in Chicago apartment building without air conditioning, alderwoman says

Ald. Maria Hadden said that she had started getting complaints from residents at the James Sneider apartments, 7450 N Rogers, on Thursday. By that time, Chicago had suffered through days of an unseasonable heat wave.

Ald. Maria Hadden said that she had started getting complaints from residents at the James Sneider apartments, 7450 N Rogers, on Thursday. By that time, Chicago had suffered through days of an unseasonable heat wave.

Chicago nonprofit creates mobile mental health response teams to help residents

Chicago nonprofit creates mobile mental health response teams to help residents

After months of planning, Trilogy began rolling out its First Response Alternative Crisis Team in January. Since then, it has received over 230 calls from people looking for mental help either for themselves or a family member.

After months of planning, Trilogy began rolling out its First Response Alternative Crisis Team in January. Since then, it has received over 230 calls from people looking for mental help either for themselves or a family member.

FOX 32 Special Report: Chicago nonprofit rolls out mobile mental health response teams
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FOX 32 Special Report: Chicago nonprofit rolls out mobile mental health response teams

After months of planning, Trilogy began rolling out its First Response Alternative Crisis Team in January. Since then, it gas received over 230 calls from people looking for mental help either for themselves or a family member.

After months of planning, Trilogy began rolling out its First Response Alternative Crisis Team in January. Since then, it gas received over 230 calls from people looking for mental help either for themselves or a family member.

16-year-old charged in Rogers Park carjacking

16-year-old charged in Rogers Park carjacking

A teenager was charged with carjacking a man at gunpoint this February in the Rogers Park neighborhood.

A teenager was charged with carjacking a man at gunpoint this February in the Rogers Park neighborhood.

Law heading for governor's desk would require life-saving equipment along Lake Michigan

Law heading for governor's desk would require life-saving equipment along Lake Michigan

"This past summer was the last straw. We had another drowning. This young man was six feet from the pier. If we'd had a life ring, he'd be alive today," State Rep Kelly Cassidy, the House sponsor of the bill, said.

"This past summer was the last straw. We had another drowning. This young man was six feet from the pier. If we'd had a life ring, he'd be alive today," State Rep Kelly Cassidy, the House sponsor of the bill, said.