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Open-space law faces possible revisions
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Second of a series
Conflicting bills under consideration by the General Assembly
could reshape "open-space" districts in Illinois.
Under the law enacted 13 years ago, an open-space district
allows township officials in some counties to buy or condemn land as
"open space."
In theory, an open-space district gives township officials a new
tool to protect farms and other open land from development.
But some home builders and legislators are not happy with the
way ...
