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.
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.
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.
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.
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…