What is a condemnation notice?

A condemnation notice informs property owners that their land is being taken for public use.

How can I respond to a condemnation notice?

You can respond by filing an objection in court or contacting the Department of Transportation.

What does the case number mean?

The case number identifies the specific legal action regarding the condemnation.

Notice of condemnation filed by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

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Published: Apr 24, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Court Notice
Case #: 2026ED00000021

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What to do next

1
Review the notice
Carefully read the notice to understand the implications for your property.
2
Contact an attorney
Consider consulting with a legal professional to discuss your options and rights.
3
File an objection
If you wish to contest the condemnation, file an objection in court by the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

What is a condemnation notice?: A condemnation notice informs property owners that their land is being taken for public use.
How can I respond to a condemnation notice?: You can respond by filing an objection in court or contacting the Department of Transportation.
What does the case number mean?: The case number identifies the specific legal action regarding the condemnation.

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Full Notice Text

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF
THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, for and on behalf of the
People of the State of Illinois,
Plaintiff,
v.
SHARON M. SNAVELY and RICHARD M. BASKETT
as Co-Trustees of the Snavely Family Living
Trust U/A/D November 25, 2005; and UNKNOWN
OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS,
Defendants.
No. 2026ED00000021
Job No. R-91-019-10 Condemnation
Parcel No. 1NZ0255 JURY DEMAND
PUBLICATION NOTICE
The requisite afﬁdavit for publication having been
ﬁled, notice is hereby given to you, UNKNOWN
OWNERS, that THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANS-
PORTATION, STATE OF ILLINOIS has ﬁled its
Complaint for Condemnation in the Circuit Court for
the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, Lake County, Illinois,
for condemnation pursuant to the eminent domain
laws of the State of Illinois, of the lands and premises
in the Complaint situated in Lake County, State of Illi-
nois, to wit:
EXHIBIT A
Route: IL 60/83 Se