Father Basil's Lodge, Inc. v. City of Chicago

Mr. Chiee Justice Thompson

delivered the opinion of the court:

Appellant is a nonprofit corporation, organized under the laws of this State for the purpose, among other things, of providing homes for aged and enfeebled persons; and in carrying out this corporate purpose it conducts and maintains the Sunset Harbor Rest Home for aged men receiving pensions under the Old Age Assistance Act of Illinois. The home is located at 5749 Woodlawn avenue, in the city of Chicago, and has been in operation since June 1, 1944. It is a two-story brick building, built for and originally used as a private…