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  • Future of eminent domain in question [IL]

    05/24/2002 6:42:51 AM PDT · by brityank · 29 replies · 671+ views
    The State Journal-Register ^ | ADRIANA COLINDRES
    Future of eminent domain in questionHigh court said recent case was abuse of powerBy ADRIANA COLINDRES STATE CAPITOL BUREAU A recent court ruling that limits governments' powers to seize property could hamstring future economic development efforts in communities across the state, according to some legal observers.In an unusual case, the Illinois Supreme Court last month reversed itself and said the Southwestern Illinois Development Authority had abused "eminent domain" power by condemning land so it could become a racetrack parking lot."Using the power of the government for purely private purposes ... is a misuse of the power entrusted by the...