The way it is now, the property owner is clearly at a disadvantage. This levels the playing field.

Illinois statutes do not clearly spell out what municipalities are allowed to do and what alternatives property owners have when the power of eminent domain is brought to bear in any situation.

Education levels the playing field, allowing everyone to compete.

We did not want to deter economic development, so the difficult thing about this [bill] is striking that balance between economic needs and property owners' rights.

and then the property owner would say oh and by the way here is the list of the 6 people I'd like you to give permits to hunt my property.

We were very lucky. The property owner rang up and said, 'I think you'd better get out here. There's a bit of blow on and gee-whiz there's walls going everywhere.