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A Chicago Amazon warehouse is just over two weeks away from opening in West Humbold Park and neighborhood residents want local hiring prioritized.

The delay comes as Amazon has pulled back on warehouse expansions after a big push during and before the pandemic, including in the Chicago area.

Amazon plans to open the distribution center later this year. Community activists want jobs to go to people in the neighborhood.

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