Getting Kicked Out of My House: Can They Really Do This To Me?

The Mayor of a city has the power to set an economic agenda that affects the lives of residents for generations. The plans for a city can involve the expansion of a business district and the demolition of houses where people live. How is it possible that people are being kicked out of homes they have paid for for years and are being pushed to the brink of homelessness, if not for the good will of friends and relatives? It seems impossible that banks and finance companies can be that cruel, but it is happening. Is there an underlying plot to take back prime property and force some people out of the city - or at lease away from the highly coveted downtown business districts? What can the average citizen do about it? What power could a unified effort among homeowners and even apartment dwellers have against the power elite? We'll take a look at the legacy of Mayor Harold Washington in setting in motion the transparency for city government in Chicago and what has happened since his passing. How can displaced citizens get back the power to control the areas where they live?