Her family called police for help, then her lease was terminated

Diamond Jones, 30, who is challenging Richton Park’s crime-free housing ordinance, stands in her attorney’s office earlier this month. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)

When Diamond Jones moved into a ranch-style home in Richton Park, it felt like her first place on her own, even though she was renting the property.

Jones, 30, was excited to provide a bigger space for her daughter while also having enough room for her younger brother, who stayed with her. Later, she gave birth to a second daughter.