Department of Public Works & Buildings v. Forbeck

This is an appeal from a judgment of the Circuit Court of Bureau County awarding defendant Frederick For-beck, Jr., $35,500. The record discloses that the Department of Public Works and Buildings filed a petition in eminent domain as against a portion of the land of Frederick Forbeck, Jr. on July 20, 1967. The Department sought acquisition of 40.81 acres for Interstate Route 180 and an easement over 3.21 acres for three years. Appellant was the owner of 549 acres as a unit in the area. The entire tract is on the west bank of the Illinois River. The record shows that appellant had a cornfield…