Eminent domain proceedings approved by University of Michigan regents likely to succeed
“The two properties that could be purchased by the university are both under the management of Copi Properties. According to Sam Copi, David Copi’s son and manager of Copi Properties, 541 S. Division St. is a…
NanoCollege moves on old station deal
“The UAlbany College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering plans to buy Kiernan Plaza — downtown Albany’s historic former train station — through eminent domain so it can more quickly turn the property into a high-tech…
Hannibal City Council uses eminent domain to help school safety measure proceed
“The Hannibal City Council voted in closed session on Tuesday to use eminent domain to claim property from a Hannibal landowner as part of a plan to increase safety for pedestrians and students near Hannibal…
U-M to buy 4 homes, pursue eminent domain for new dorm on Blimpy Burger site
“The school plans to purchase two properties on South Division Street and two properties on East Madison Street for $3.17 million. The properties total just under 0.4 acres. The school recently bought the building that…
BSU v. Hiatt Printing moves to appeal and e-mail blast to lawmakers
” A property owner’s fight and appeal against eminent domain by a local institution now involves an e-mail blast to lawmakers and hundreds of other Hoosiers. That Ball State University v. Hiatt Printing and its…
Filing seeks land
“he School District of Beloit has filed a verified petition for condemnation proceedings for the Truckenbrod property at 2570 Milwaukee Road, and Rock County Circuit Judge Barbara W. McCrory will hear the petition on May…
Residents scold D41 leaders for plans to take Wheaton College land
“Dozens of residents blasted Glen Ellyn School District 41 school board members for the idea of using eminent domain to take Wheaton College property to build a new junior high school. The forum on Wednesday…
Homeowners Fight Eminent Domain That Would Make Way for New Heards Ferry Elementary
“Twenty-one members of Riley Place Homeowners Association sent a letter to the Fulton Board of Education to protest possible relocation of Heards Ferry Elementary to their neighborhood on the southern end of Riverside Drive. The…
Easement OK’d for Delaware Valley school construction project
“The district received confirmation Thursday that the land owner, Konstantinos Ferousis, has accepted an agreement with the school to allow an easement for a driveway to be used only in case of an emergency. The…
Judge: Ball State can seek land via eminent domain
“A judge has ruled Ball State University can proceed with its efforts to claim a family business near campus through eminent domain. Ball State is seeking ownership of Hiatt Printing so it can build a…