City of Chicago Heights v. Walls

The city of Chicago Heights filed its petition for the confirmation of a special assessment under an ordinance adopted by the council for the construction of a re-enforced concrete bridge at the intersection of Sixteenth street and Thorn creek, together with sidewalks on each side, which the ordinance provided was to be paid for by special assessment. Appellees filed objections to the assessment, which were sustained and the petition dismissed. The city prosecutes this appeal.

The facts are stipulated, and the only question presented is whether the improvement is a local improvement.

The…