C-U backs eminent domain proposal

The cities of Champaign and Urbana are backing legislation that would allow cities to use eminent domain to purchase a water system without approval from the Illinois Commerce Commission.

The legislation, SB 3046, was introduced late last month by state Sen. Rick Winkel, R-Urbana. The main sponsor of the bill is now state Sen. George Shadid, D-Peoria, with Winkel one of three co-sponsors.

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