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New Zoning Permit Process
May 1, 2006 by lseggelke · Leave a Comment
As of Monday, May 1, 2006, there is a new process to receive zoning approval for permits. Read More…
First Regional Planning Board Director Named
April 19, 2006 by lseggelke · Leave a Comment
When both houses of the Illinois General Assembly signed legislation in August of 2005 that created the Regional Planning Board, it was apparent that an appointed leader of such an agency would have an enormous task. Read More…
Illinois Taking Steps to Avoid Kelo
February 17, 2006 by lseggelke · Leave a Comment
Bill would raise bar on taking land
SPRINGFIELD – State and local government would face new restrictions on eminent domain under legislation approved Wednesday by a committee of the Illinois Senate. Read More…
New Acting Zoning Administrator and Reporting Structure
February 7, 2006 by lseggelke · Leave a Comment
Mayor Daley named Patricia A. Scudiero Acting Zoning Administrator on February 6, 2006. Read More…
Case Law: Rural County Zoning
January 20, 2006 by dwagner · Leave a Comment
In Janice K. Nelson v. the County of De Kalb, No. 04-MR-107, plaintiff filed suit against De Kalb County’s zoning ordinance claiming that portions of the document were unconstitutional as applied to her property. Read More…
New Chicago Planning Chief: Lori Healy
December 20, 2005 by lseggelke · Leave a Comment
The City’s newly appointed Planning Commissioner has experience in both the private and public sector, making her well received in communities throughout Chicago. Read More…
Revolving Door at City Hall
November 29, 2005 by lseggelke · Leave a Comment
In light of the revolving doors at City Hall, Index thought it might be a nice idea to update you as to who’s who in the main departments that we work with. Read More…
Chicago Building Opportunities Under the New Zoning Ordinance
October 12, 2005 by lseggelke · Leave a Comment
On October 12th Index Publishing Corporation welcomed over one hundred architects, developers, builders, appraisers, lawyers, brokers and financiers to the Chicago Athletic Club. The intention of this breakfast conference was to provide a clear understanding of the changes in the Chicago Zoning Ordinance and the opportunities and obstacles implied by such amendments. Read More…
2040 Regional Framework Plan – NIPC’s County Development Framework
September 28, 2005 by lseggelke · Leave a Comment
On September 28th the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission [NIPC] officially launched the 2040 Regional Framework Plan into its implementation phase. Read More…
