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Homer Glen residents press board as Will County proceeds with 143rd Street widening; village attorney outlines eminent-domain options
Summary
Residents told the Village of Homer Glen they had received 60-day notices tied to a Will County plan to widen 143rd Street; trustees and the mayor pledged to keep negotiating while the village attorney explained Will Countys authority under the Illinois Eminent Domain Act and legal steps residents and the village can take.
Residents and elected officials at a Homer Glen board meeting raised alarms about a planned widening of 143rd Street, saying some homeowners have received formal notices and that county action could lead to property takings.
At the public-comment portion, Ellen Moritz said she and about 30 other homeowners have received a 60-day notice and face either negotiating offers or court proceedings. "I have until Thursday, November 27 to negotiate or be taken to court," Moritz said, adding she has struggled to get clear updates on appraisal information and project plans from county negotiators.
Multiple trustees and the mayor responded, saying the village has repeatedly…
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