Department of Public Works & Buildings v. Rogers

This is a condemnation proceeding under the Eminent Domain Act of Illinois, (c 47, § 1 et seq., Ill Rev Stats, 1965) to acquire a one-acre tract of vacant land at the corner of Berkeley Road and Skokie Highway in the City of Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois, for the purpose of constructing a separated grade intersection at Deer-field Road and Skokie Highway (US Route 41), wherein the jury awarded appellant $17,500.

A jury trial was held on the issue of compensation. The jury viewed the premises. The subject property was taken in its entirety. The low testimony as to value was $13,350 and…