Rush Statement Following Meeting With Target Officials

Statement

Today, U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) released the following statement after meeting with Target officials:

"I remain outraged at Target following their refusal to reconsider their disappointing and bone-headed decision to close two stores on Chicago's South Side and abandon the Morgan Park and Chatham neighborhoods. They have declared war on these communities as they plan to leave these neighborhoods. Target will leave a gaping hole in the quality of life of tens of thousands of 1st District residents. These communities are boiling mad and I found Target's response to community leaders, residents, and me to be empty and noncommittal. We do not trust Target anymore.

"Since Target has declared war on our communities we will respond in kind. I am calling on residents from across the city to join me on Black Friday at the Target in Chatham in a public protest against their disregard for the South Side of Chicago and their unwillingness to be a good corporate neighbor. Deserting the South Side is deserting all of Chicago."

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