Chicago affordable housing senior building, Montclare JoAnn Thompson, opens in Englewood – What We Know!

CHICAGO (WLS) — A brand new $30 million residential complicated for seniors is now open on the South Facet.

The “Montclare JoAnn Thompson” is called after the late longtime alderman for the Englewood neighborhood.

Lawmakers, together with Mayor Lori Lightfoot, celebrated the grand opening with a ceremonial ribbon slicing Wednesday.

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The brand new constructing has plenty of facilities, together with a health heart, and a magnificence and barbershop.

It provides reasonably priced housing to folks 62 years previous and older, which is one thing the mayor stated is crucial.

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The eight-story constructing is situated at W 63rd Road and S Inexperienced Road and has 102 one-bedroom models.

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