Mundelein may use eminent domain to get land for Hawley Road fixes
“After saying they couldn’t get all the land necessary to start construction on a Hawley Street road improvement project, Mundelein officials are warning that they may need to resort to enforcing eminent domain rights to…
Property owner surprised by Valparaiso’s eminent domain filing
“lthough it’s routine for the city to start condemnation procedures on a downtown property, the property owner in a recent case is not happy that he didn’t know about it. Ernie Darr told the Board…
Lake in the Hills opts to lease building near airport
“A building that was bought by the village through the eminent domain process now is being leased to a business for one year. The village recently approved a one-year lease with Jameson Landscaping Services Inc….
Taming Chicago’s $1.7 billion TIF monster
“Many TIFs across town have achieved their goals. They have produced modernized factory districts, revitalized stores in neighborhoods that retailers had shunned and helped preserve historic buildings. But TIFs also have been used to subsidize…
Land acquisition for proposed Woodridge rec center to go to courts next year
“The Village of Woodridge’s pursuit of property to build an athletic recreation center is expected to go to court in February. The village and the park district are seeking eminent domain to acquire approximately four…
City sues to acquire land for Marriott at McCormick Place
“Chicago’s push for a 1,200-room Marriott Marquis convention hotel near the planned DePaul arena moved into court Monday when the city filed an eminent domain lawsuit aimed at acquiring the property next to McCormick Place….
Duly Noted: City invokes eminent domain for McCormick Place hotel site
“Chicago’s push for a 1,200-room Marriott Marquis convention hotel near the planned DePaul arena moved into court Monday when the city filed an eminent domain lawsuit aimed at acquiring the property next to McCormick Place….
Landowners urged not to accept first Ameren offer
“Ameren Transmission Co. of Illinois received approval from the Illinois Commerce Commission last month to build a 375-mile transmission line from the Mississippi River near Quincy to the Indiana border near Terre Haute. Sever Storey,…
Clinton man speaks out about eminent domain
“It’s his land but the city says they want it. One Clinton man is about to lose a lot of ground. Tim Bice now has 21.5 acres of land, but that’s the same 21.5 acres…
McPier sues to acquire land needed for DePaul arena
“McCormick Place officials went to court Tuesday to pursue a key parcel of land needed to build a DePaul arena and adjacent 500-room hotel, its second legal move to assemble the necessary properties. The Metropolitan…