County authorizes eminent domain for Chester property
“Delaware County Council approved a resolution Wednesday authorizing the use of eminent domain to acquire a slope easement across the property located at 17 W. Seventh St. in Chester for the purpose of replacement of…
18th Annual Conference Eminent Domain
“18th Annual Conference Eminent Domain A Forum Featuring All Points of View August 5 – 6, 2013 • Ritz-Carlton • Denver” read the entire article 18 May 2013 *
Illinois Senate approves granting eminent domain to casinos
“The Land of Lincoln is doubling down on corruption. Last week, the Illinois Senate voted in favor of a new casino bill, which would imbue casinos with the power of eminent domain. If it passes,…
Eminent Domain for No One’s Gain: New London Groundbreaking Ceremony Postponed
“In case you were wondering what’s happening in New London, Connecticut, proud home to the nation’s most famous dump, the answer is still a whole lot of nothing. In 2005, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed…
Longmont Urban Renewal Authority Files Eminent Domain Action Against Dillard’s Properties, Inc
“n order to implement the Twin Peaks Area Urban Renewal Plan and to remove blighted conditions on the mall property, the Longmont Urban Renewal Authority (LURA) has filed an eminent domain action against Dillard’s Properties,…
City says Fort Trumbull development delayed
“The first new construction in Fort Trumbull since the area became the focus of a national fight over eminent domain was delayed Thursday after developers apparently were unable to demonstrate how they were going to…
Pamphlet is latest barb between utility company, water agency
“That was the question posed to 11,500 households in Lemont via a pamphlet recently distributed by utility company Illinois American Water in response to an eminent domain lawsuit filed against IAW in January. The suit…
Amherst Town Meeting asked to preserve land to keep it from proposed student housing
“Members of the Save Historic Cushman group have submitted an article asking that the town take the conservation restriction by eminent domain or purchase it and pay up to $1.2 million for it. The money…
Doland gets Answers from County Attorney
“County Supervisor Mark Doland is looking for answers in regards to the proposed regional airport near Leighton.Doland was elected as supervisor this past January with large support from residents in the Leighton area. He campaigned…
Mark Doland seeks Answers about Eminent Domain
“County Supervisor Mark Doland is looking for answers in regards to the proposed regional airport near Leighton. Doland was elected as supervisor this past January with large support from residents in the Leighton area. He…