Chicago National Bank v. City of Chicago Heights

This is an appeal by the defendants, the city of Chicago Heights and certain of its officers, from a summary decree in favor of one of two plaintiffs, Chicago National Bank, as trustee, holding an ordinance void and perpetually enjoining the closing of a portion of Otto Boulevard. The trial judge certified that in his opinion the public interest requires a direct appeal to this court.

The pleadings, including the supporting affidavits and photographic exhibits, establish the following facts: Otto Boulevard is about 4^ blocks long. It runs almost due south from Twelfth Street to its junction…