Shortly after that, developers set their sights on the building that he and eleven other Latino families lived in. It soon went up for sale. And before and before he and the other tenants could do anything about it, a new owner came into the picture. In the midst of this uncertainty, Juan's health worsened, and he was forced to enter a hospital. It seemed he had cancer, but instead of any compassion from the new owners, Juan received the simple and cold hearted calculations of dollars and cents.
Poor tenants bring in less money than high priced condos.
He died soon after, his wife having lost not only her husband, but her home. This news alert issued by CounterMedia, a coalition of political organizations, media groups and individuals dedicated to providing alternative coverage of the Democratic National Convention and community struggle in Chicago.