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Quick-take provision in HB250 put on hold; Homer Glen, Will County to pursue local proposal for 140th Street
Summary
Will County Board Member Jim Richmond told the Village of Homer Glen board on May 20 that House Bill 250 — containing quick-take language that would affect 140th Street — is on hold in the Illinois Senate Judiciary Committee and that county and village officials will work on a local proposal.
Will County Board Member Jim Richmond told the Village of Homer Glen board on May 20 that House Bill 250 — which contains quick-take provisions related to 140th Street — is being held in the Illinois Senate Judiciary Committee and that village and county officials will work together on a local solution.
The development matters because the quick-take language could enable a fast eminent-domain procedure on 140th Street; Richmond said the Senate holding the bill gives local officials time to negotiate an alternative. “Because of the opposition that was put forth, it's my understanding that the bill currently ... is currently on hold, in the judiciary committee,” Richmond said during public comment.
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