In a post on social media, 46th Ward Ald. James Cappleman said that “Northside Shelter will remain open thru the holidays & I am working with DFSS & Mayor to keep open indefinitely.”
Last week, protesters complained about the impending closure of the homeless shelter in Uptown’s Preston Bradley Center (operated by Northside Housing and Support Services), leaving the 72 people who relied on the space few options.
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Also see original report here:
windycitytimes.com/lgbt/Uptown-homeless-shelter-expected-to-close-48-hours-before-Christmas/57507.html.