Village of Manhattan Mayor Adrieansen and the Village Board of Trustees unanimously decided to join the Stop NorthPoint lawsuit which is pending against NorthPoint Development, LLC and other named defendants, reinforcing Manhattan’s commitment to protecting local interests and preserving the integrity within the boundaries of the Village.... Read more →
The Will County Circuit Court's dismissal of the Stop NorthPoint "Quality of Life" lawsuit against NorthPoint and Joliet was reversed and remanded in a stern ruling by the Illinois Appellate Court on January 19, 2024. This is a huge victory for the citizens of Manhattan, Elwood, Joliet, and anyone living in the Will County region who would endure the destruction that this 4,000-acre project brings. The dismissal of Counts I and II, that the NorthPoint Development would constitute a private and public nuisance, has been reversed by the Appellate Court and remanded back to Will County Circuit Court.... Read more →
Joliet's appeal of the Will County Circuit Court ruling in the Kieken v. Joliet FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) case was slapped down by the Illinois Appellate Court on October 17, 2023. This is a huge victory for all citizens who have a right to oversee their elected officials by requesting government information through the FOIA process. Attorney Richard Linden did a most excellent job securing this victory for Kieken.... Read more →
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