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New Men's Homeless Shelter In Rogers Park Has Green Light, But Not Everyone Likes The Idea

Advocates say the facility is needed more than ever as the homeless population skyrockets.

The shelter could open as early as December.
The shelter could open as early as December. (CBS)

CHICAGO (CBS) — A proposal for a new homeless shelter serving men in the Rogers Park community is getting the go-ahead.

As CBS 2's Marybel González reported Thursday night, advocates say the facility is needed now more than ever as homeless populations skyrocket.

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