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Committee asks state to restore county control over wind and solar siting, requests repeal of Public Act 102-1123
Summary
LaSalle County committee approved a resolution urging the Illinois General Assembly to repeal Public Act 102-1123 and restore county involvement in siting approvals for wind and solar projects; members discussed outreach strategies and examples from other counties.
On April 7 the LaSalle County Committee on Appointments, Legislation and Rules approved a resolution requesting the Illinois General Assembly repeal Public Act 102-1123 (House Bill 4412, signed Jan. 27, 2023) and to restore county participation in siting decisions for wind and solar energy projects.
The resolution, introduced by the county land-use staff, says the state law amended the Illinois County Code and removed or limited counties’ zoning authority over siting of wind and solar facilities, and it…
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