CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Dozens of vendors at the Little Village Discount Mall are getting a six-week extension on their leases.
The extension comes while the city works to finalize alternate locations for the vendors.
Jesus Bustamonte is one of the vendors, and said the ordeal has been difficult.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office said it will work with management and the local alderman to come up with a long- term solution.
A judge ruled last week that vendors under the new management had until Sunday to vacate. More than 40 vendors are being forced out. Other vendors are under a different management and can remain.
The Little Village Discount Mall has a storied legacy, and was built by immigrant entrepreneurs.
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