That alleged squatter moved next-door to a state lawmaker in Avalon Park.
Now, the owners of that home are breathing a sigh of relief.
After several days of trying to get an alleged squatter out of their home, the Chicago couple says the woman and her family have finally left their property.
Rodrigo Leyva and his wife, Linda Gomez, are celebrating.
"With some tacos and some beer because everybody's happy," homeowner Leyva said.
State Rep. Marcus Evans lives next-door, and watched it all unfold.
"Surprised us all, taking these folks' property. Squatting: It shouldn't be allowed," Evans said.
This case also got the attention of state Rep. La Shawn Ford.
"It's happening all over the state," Ford said.
He's a co-sponsor of the squatting bill, which was recently signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker. It will give police the authority to remove squatters from someone's home.
The new law won't go into effect until Jan. 1. So, Ford says he had to get creative to convince the alleged squatter to leave.
He says he talked to the woman at length, and ultimately got her to agree to move out.
Ford paid for a U-Haul truck, and 24 hours later the alleged squatter and her family were gone.
"La Shawn Ford, thank you for your help, thank you so much," Gomez said.
The damage inside is minimal. The home will be back on the market any day now. And the couple is overjoyed.
The alleged squatter was reached over the phone. She said she is not a squatter but a victim herself. She said she met someone online, signed a lease and paid money to live there. She says she takes responsibility for moving too fast, and trusting someone on the internet.
The couple says, regardless of her story, they are just glad to have their house back.
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