The law would limit the use of eminent domain to property located in blighted areas, and require an agreement between the local government and a private developer seeking the property. That development would have to be in line with a master plan, passed by the local government within the previous five years.
The law also allows property owners or businesses displaced by eminent domain to recover relocation costs. Sponsored by state Sen. Susan Garrett, a Lake Forest Democrat, the bill had support from the AFL-CIO, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Association of Realtors and Illinois Retail Merchants Association. The Illinois Municipal League was among groups opposing the bill, claiming it would delay and drive up costs of redevelopment projects.
The bill was introduced following the US Supreme Court's 5-to-4 decision that supported use of eminent domain for private development.
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