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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Manny Ramos

Skepticism lingers at James Sneider Apartments after City Council takes action on cooling/heating rules

The James Sneider Apartments at 7450 N Rogers Ave in Rogers Park, Sunday, May 15, 2022. Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times (Anthony Vazquez, Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times)

A new ordinance designed to help keep seniors safe during oppressive heat waves is being applauded as a well-intended step in the right direction.

Still, some of those closest to the tragedy at James Sneider Apartments in Rogers Park, where the deaths of three women were the catalyst for the ordinance, believe it would have done little to save them.

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