Eminent Domain

Hidden Star Line TIF Maps

March 21st, 2009  |  by Tim Costin  |  published in Blog, Eminent Domain, TIF Property Taxes

For $119.5 million, the taxpayer is entitled to a map showing the buildings, roads, parking lots, train stations or other structures that are planned to be demolished or constructed using taxpayer money. However, the Village of Schaumburg hasn’t provided this.

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O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission sets meetings

January 9th, 2009  |  by Brian Costin  |  published in Blog, Eminent Domain, Transportation

Outdoor noise levels recorded during the month of November — including 10 days of data recorded following the opening of a new runway at O’Hare Airport — will be among topics of discussion at two upcoming meetings of the O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission.

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Schaumburg Freedom Coalition endorses eminent domain reforms

December 11th, 2008  |  by Brian Costin  |  published in Blog, Eminent Domain, Model Legislation, Property Rights, Schaumburg Politics

Neither this City nor any of its subdivisions shall use eminent domain to take private property without the consent of the owner to be used for economic development.

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Schaumburg Board votes for private-use eminent domain

December 10th, 2008  |  by Brian Costin  |  published in Blog, Eminent Domain, Features, Property Rights, Schaumburg Politics, Transparency

Disgustingly, not a single board member voted against this resolution. The vote in support of eminent domain and resale of the property to a private developer was 6-0.

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Village won’t let mall owner fix property

November 24th, 2008  |  by Brian Costin  |  published in Blog, Eminent Domain, Features

The Daily Herald is reporting on a story that affects each and every one of us. The Village Board’s designs on the site of the mall at Schaumburg and Roselle roads have prohibited its owner from making repairs…

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