Tenant Sues After Rat Attack

A Rogers Park tenant woke up with a rat gnawing on his face—leading to injuries and a rabies shot—after months of ignored pest complaints. He’s not alone: about 60 unionized tenants are battling owners over unsafe conditions, rent hikes, and evictions. The union accuses management of ignoring maintenance and even suing tenants to silence them, arguing landlords must keep buildings safe regardless of rent. Meanwhile, a contractor says owners have been trying to fix the problem, though some residents’ neglect may be worsening the issue. The tenant seeks compensation and safer housing, and the union vows to keep fighting until they get a fair deal. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1ee2bdd565511487