The proposed five (5) lane expansion of 143rd between Lemont Rd. and Bell Rd. in the Village of Homer Glen is pending due to a lawsuit filed by members of the Will County Board. Plaintiffs in this lawsuit are ten Will County Board members, acting in their full capacity as Board members, as stated in the lawsuit. This is the only lawsuit on file.
This lawsuit alleges that County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant wrongly vetoed Resolution 24-27 which would have directed the Will County Division of Transportation to cease the current planned expansion. The resolution also directed the Will County Division of Transportation to instead develop plans for a three (3) lane expansion of 143rd with the 3rd lane being a turning lane. The decision of curbs or open ditches were not discussed at this time. The Village attorneys have consulted with the attorneys for the plaintiffs (the county board) and are monitoring the case. The next scheduled court date regarding this case is July 25th.
The Village of Homer Glen is also monitoring Senate Bill 3408 which would provide for a quick take of certain property along 143rd by Will County. Letters of opposition from the Village have been sent to our local senators and representatives along with those senators involved with the bill. The Village of Homer Glen is continuing to evaluate and plan its next course of action as this case continues to develop.