Gym closure on Chicago South Side inspires members to take action
CHICAGO â Next month, the Morgan Park neighborhood is set to lose a gym that members say is a staple in the community.Hundreds of gym members are banding together in hopes of stopping the closure and they're asking local aldermen for help.Outside of Esporta Gym in Morgan Park, Michael Brammer was doing the heavy lifting. He collected close to 1,000 signatures from fellow gym members for a petition.'This is our voices that are screaming to keep this place open,' Brammer said.
'Love added, 'We got seniors that are coming here that need this pool, that need these exercises, and then you come in and just shut it down. There's been no fights here. There's been no drama over here. People are just coming to have a better quality of life.'The story felt familiar on the Far South Side.'Walmart left. Then, shortly after, Walgreens left. We just had the closure of Chatham Cinema on 87th Street, and now the potential closure of a gym,' said Ald.
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