Alleged squatters move next-door to IL state rep. in Chicago: ‘Going to be calling the governor’ – ABC7 (Chicago)

"I knew it was a problem, but to watch it up close, right on my own block, right here in Avalon Park has been wild," said state Rep. Marcus Evans. In May, Illinois lawmakers passed a "squatter bill," which would give police the power to remove squatters from someone's property the moment the rightful owner can prove it's their home, but that bill is currently sitting on Gov. JB Pritzker's desk.
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ned
10 months ago

How is squatting any different than breaking and entering, burglary, home invasion, or criminal trespass? All these crimes should put you away for a very long time. What is worth having in shithole illinois with these marxist retards running govt.? Its simply a matter of when it will happen to you.. Move your money, your home, your family, and the rest of your life out of this insanity. Or stay and pay.

mqyl
10 months ago

karma

Fed up neighbor
10 months ago

It was announced today Pritzker is going to sign the bill it will go in effect Jan 1 2026, guess it took Marcus Evans to have an issue to wake up Pritzker. If I ever came home and found squatters in my home guess what party over I will serve my own eviction notice.

Last edited 10 months ago by Fed up neighbor
Mark F
10 months ago

I wonder what would happen if someone squatted in one of Pritzker’s Chicago properties?

Don Diego de la Vega
10 months ago

As soon as something irritates a politician there will be some action. We, the common unwashed citizens, are treated with disgust.

9mm
10 months ago

Everybody deserves a home. Come on now.

Tom Paine's Ghost
10 months ago

There are already laws on the books for this. ‘Democrats’ AKA Communists simply need to enforce the existing laws. But the ‘Democrats’ AKA Communists actually support squatters as property and wealth redistribution. JB will never sign this law nor will the ‘Democrats’ AKA Communists ever enforce trespassing and squatting laws. Squatters taking over property isn’t a bug; it’s a feature. From each according to his ability; to each according to his needs. With the NY mayoral election the communist mask is finally slipping off of the ‘Democrats’ AKA Communist Party.

Last edited 10 months ago by Tom Paine's Ghost
Deb
10 months ago

JB doesn’t want to sign the bill because it’s against illegals and criminals. We all know JB prefers this groups over US citizen taxpayers.

Hello, Indiana!
10 months ago

Another instance in which Dem policies are swell- until they begin affecting Dems. Then they are a problem.

Sweet Home Alabama
10 months ago

For Heaven’s sake, a timetable to sign a bill? It could be over and done with in 20 seconds. Drop the donut and pick up a pen.

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