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Council vacates portion of Illinois Street, clearing path for Berry Plastics parking consolidation
Summary
The council unanimously adopted an ordinance vacating an alley and portion of Illinois Street adjacent to Berry Plastics' property so the company can combine parking lots and add security fencing; easements for utilities were reserved and the company agreed to logistical commitments if Mary Street is closed in the future.
The Evansville Common Council voted unanimously on March 31 to adopt Ordinance G2025‑06, which vacates part of West Illinois Street and an adjoining alley in the Foster Subdivision to permit Berry Plastics (referred to in the meeting as Berry Global or Berry Plastics Corporation) to consolidate adjacent parking lots and add security fencing.
Chris Wisher, an attorney representing Berry, said the…
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