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Eight neglected vacant lots in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood, symbolizing a $1.15 million foreclosure due to unpaid municipal code violation fines.
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Chicago Forecloses on Englewood Owner's Eight Vacant Lots

The city of Chicago is moving to seize eight vacant lots from a junkyard owner, aiming to recoup an astonishing $1.

Hannah Pierce·May 21, 2026