City of Chicago trying to collect $15M in rat fines

In August, two Chicago families dealt with severe rat infestations, with one of them having no choice but to move out of their northwest side apartment building. An investigation found that even when the city stepped in rat-related fines were rarely paid with less than 20% of the dollars collected. In fact, one real estate company owed $15 million in fines.

City of Chicago trying to collect $15M in rat fines. See story here.


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