Cities' annexing powers concern county zoning panel
By Mike Monson
Sunday January 6, 2008
Robert K. O'Daniell
Rural Champaign County resident Roger Armstrong can see construction of the new Illinois American Water plant from his home.
CHAMPAIGN – A controversial 2005 Illinois Supreme Court decision that lets cities and villages, in effect, annex properties miles outside their boundaries is causing disagreement between Champaign and Champaign County officials.
But a possible compromise is being floated by city officials.
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