We are cautiously pleased that Mayor Doyle reversed his position — even if it was so so abruptly, since three weeks ago he used taxpayer dollars to create and mail a full-page glossy to the entire 60442 zip code in support of NorthPoint.
Stop NorthPoint is within days of filing a comprehensive lawsuit against Joliet and NorthPoint, and we have every confidence we will win.
Farmers Weekly Review article here
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 →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 31, 2022 CONTACT: John W. Kieken, 708-302-5332 Stop NorthPoint Steps Up Battle to Protect National Prairie, Watersheds, and Environment in Will County Asks Court for Writ of Mandamus Directing Joliet to... Read more →
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