Living with Wetlands (a homeowners guide in northeastern Illinois)

http://www.lrc.usace.army.mil/Portals/36/docs/regulatory/pdf/lwwetlands.pdf

Caution: Building in a Wetland Can Be Hazardous to Your House – National Wildlife Federation

Caution: Building in a Wetland Can Be Hazardous to Your House – National Wildlife Federation.

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Approved plans allowed 27W’s first floor to be 1+1/2 ft above 51W.  Does this look like an 18″ difference to you … to anyone?  Just wondering …

The Upside of the Downside

A few years back some bad things started happening to us. It seemed as though we were under siege…. trapped in a surreal situation where nature all around us was under attack. It was a situation that seemed stunningly unlikely. … Continue reading →

Did 27W Contractor’s Damage to 51W Homeowner’s ComEd Service Line Violate the Public Utilities Act Sec 8-507 too?

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Illinois Compiled Statutes 220 ILCS 5 Public Utilities Act. Section 8-507 Legal Research Home > Illinois Laws (220 ILCS 5/8-507) (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 8-507) Sec. 8-507. Every public utility shall file with the Commission, under such rules and regulations … Continue reading →

27W Contractor Finally Hits 51W’s ComEd Line 12-1-2011

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Thursday afternoon Minchillo’s Crew completed the Utility Disruption Trifecta by “nicking” the buried 600 Volt electrical wire running from ComEd’s transformer to 51W house along the same route as the buried Comcast cable and ATT phone lines.  The wire was … Continue reading →

27W Contractor’s Response to Dec 2, 2011 Stop Work Order

An Appeal challenging the City of Lake Forest’s issuance of a Building Permit on October 19, 2011 was filed on Friday, December 2, 2011.  Upon filing the Appeal, an automatic Stop-Work Order is triggered until the Appeal arguments are heard … Continue reading →

City of Lake Forest and the Elawa Farms’ Covenant Conundrum

This article was published in the Spring 2008 Newsletter of the Lake Forest Preservation Foundation.

Property Line Stake Vandalism email to City 5-27-10

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Last Willow Standing at 51W Before 27W Contractor Cut Tree w/Red Ribbon In Half

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Last Willow Standing on left side is on 51W property.  Picture taken 9/23/11.

27W Unsafe Trenching in Floodplain

—–Original Message—– From: Tom LeClair [mail to:leclair.associates@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 11:27 AM To: Brian Eber; Jennifer Scholl; David.Schein@dhs.gov; David Moore; akingsley@odonnell-lawfirm.com; Susan Garrett; Claudia Irizarry Subject: 27W Unsafe Trenching in Floodplain As of about 10:30am, the 27W contractor has commenced pouring concrete for the 5′-7′ Retaining … Continue reading →

27W Contractor Ignores Buried Comcast Cable Flag 9/21/2011

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Tom LeClair to Cathy show Sep 24 Marked 9/21/2011. Only such flag on site in parkway with other utility flags. Regards, Tom LeClair 312-718-4025 Sent from my iPhone photo.JPG 472K   View   Download

51W Tree Root Damage Notice to City 9/23/11

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Inbox X Reply Tom LeClair to Cathy, kerry show details Sep 24 Tree located adjacent to driveway near garage. Regards, Tom LeClair 312-718-4025 Sent from my iPhone photo.JPG 603K   View   Download