August 2023 Newsletter
90-Day Demolition Delay: Harold Meitus House, 6740 S. South Shore Dr., South Shore
#101010607
Date Received: 03/29/2023
Ward: 5th Ald. Desmon C. Yancy
Applicant: Precision Excavation, LLC C/O Estefania Enriquez
Owner: South Shore & 67, LLC C/O Naser Odeh, Manager
Permit Description:...
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