Robbins approves MWRD flood‑control land amendment after split vote

Dec 14, 2021

The board approved a First Amendment to an intergovernmental agreement with MWRD on Dec. 14, 2021, a decision supporters say could reduce flood insurance and free parcels for recreation and development while opponents warned about losing village land. Vote: 4‑2.

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The Village of Robbins board voted Dec. 14 to approve a First Amendment to an intergovernmental agreement with MWRD for a flood‑control project along Midlothian Creek, a measure supporters said would advance flood mitigation and economic development and opponents said risked ceding village parcels.

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