Residents of West Town Sue Chicago Officials to Halt Migrant Shelter

Two neighbors in Ukrainian Village have filed a lawsuit against Mayor Brandon Johnson and other city officials to temporarily halt the conversion of a privately owned building into a migrant shelter. The plaintiffs argue that the city has bypassed zoning and building permit regulations and violated their due process rights. The lawsuit demands that the city withdraw its plans until it complies with existing zoning and construction laws. The building, which is zoned for a neighborhood commercial district, has not received any special use approval for a temporary shelter. The lawsuit also raises concerns about the lack of transparency and potential impact on property values.