American National Bank & Trust Co. v. City of Park Ridge

This appeal emanates from the denial of the perimeter objection to the City of Park Ridge’s annexation of the subject property over the owner’s objection. For reasons which follow, we reverse and remand with directions.

The Park Ridge city council (City) adopted an ordinance initiating these annexation proceedings pursuant to section 7 — 1 — 2 of the Illinois Municipal Code (Code) (65 ILCS 5/7—1—2 (West 1992) (amended 1993 1 ) (section 7—1—2)). The subject property was the only property sought to be annexed. The property, consisting of approximately 4.5 acres, is located at the northeast…