2 Restrictions on Quick Take Eminent Domain from the Midwest

In Illinois, for a county to use quick take eminent domain, it requires:

• Legislation
  • Pass both chambers of the Legislature
  • Be signed by the Governor
  • Be approved by the County Board 
• The Quick Take eminent domain authority has a clock
  • It must be exercised within 1 year

Illinois Senate Bill 567 (2017)

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