Article: Rule enforcers enforce too much, some say.(News)

Byline: Larissa Chinwah lchinwah@dailyherald.com

Not too long ago, illegal immigration dominated the public comments portion of Carpentersville village board meetings. Recently, though, residents and business owners have been complaining about what they see as an uptick in code enforcement.

From banning heavy vehicles from parking on village streets, alleyways and driveways, to a citation for repaving too much driveway area, some who work or live in the village say code enforcement officers have become sticklers.

"I have parked my bus in my driveway for 23 years," said Marie Taillon, a school bus driver for Barrington Unit District 220 and one ...

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