Article: West Dundee, Elgin land squabble close to end.(Neighbor)

Byline: Tom O'Konowitz

In what is kind of a David vs. Goliath match-up, the battle for land between West Dundee and Elgin could be decided Thursday.

The small town and big city are fighting for 120 acres of land on which a developer wants to build an industrial park. The Northern Illinois Planning Commission has heard arguments from both communities, and it is expected to pick a preliminary winner Thursday morning.

Ultimately, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will consider NIPC's recommendation and make a final ruling.

West Dundee officials believe they have the right to annex the land, which sits north of Route 72 and west ...

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