By this time next week, Kane County officials will either own or have the power to own 100 percent of the land needed to build the Longmeadow Parkway.
Members of the county board’s executive committee Wednesday unanimously supported a list of nearly 20 properties targeted for possible quick take. A final vote next Tuesday will give county transportation division staff members the ability to request quick take powers for the property through the Illinois General Assembly.
Quick take is similar to eminent domain but, if granted, the county would receive ownership to the land in question immediately upon asking a judge to determine a fair purchase price.
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As a member of VBH BOT, did the Silent One vote in favor of VBH BOT resolution in support of this super highway dividing VBH into North and South side?
More importantly what action did the Silent One take to inform residents of this super highway and obtain a seat at the negotiation table when municipalities were invited?
VBH got the Sound of Silence.