A city official says residents had recently complained to her that the air conditioning wasn’t on during the hot days in the past week.
CHICAGO - Three women were found dead inside of a Chicago apartment building for seniors in the days after residents complained about a lack of air conditioning.
Authorities say the victims were found at James Sneider Apartments at different times during the day Saturday between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. TheyOfficials have not said how the women died. But Alderwoman Maria Hadden of the 49th Ward said residents had complained to her that the air conditioning wasn’t on during the hot days in the past week. She says the staff told her a city ordinance prevented them from turning on the air conditioning, but Hadden says there is no such ordinance.
“From being in those units, it’s so hot. It’s so hot in the units. These are senior residents, residents with health conditions. They should not be in these conditions,” said HaddenThe mayor’s office said the fire department was conducting a unit-by-unit check of residents, while city representatives worked to make sure the air conditioning was turned on and running properly.She vowed to work on accountability for the incident.
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