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A shot at buying a building for strapped renters in changing Chicago communities

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In recent years, many Chicago renters have been priced out of their neighborhoods. In some parts of the city, there’s an ordinance in place that gives tenants a shot at buying their building if it goes up for sale. But… it’s not easy buying a building. One Northwest Side group is trying to change that— with help from some young organizers. HOST: LANE

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