Department of Transportation v. Western National Bank

This appeal arises out of an eminent domain proceeding whereby the State of Illinois, Department of Transportation, seeks to acquire land for the reconstruction of an existing freeway.

The jury found that the value of the land taken was $80,000. No issue is involved as to the just compensation for the land taken. The jmy further found that the damage to the remainder not taken was $127,000. It is admitted that there is some damage to the remainder, because the taking would disrupt part of the sewer and water mains and roads servicing the property not taken. The engineer for the Department…