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Midlothian, Illinois – A Cook County judge directed the village of Midlothian to reinstate water and heating services on Friday to an apartment complex embroiled in a dispute over land use and property rights. The conflict emerged when the village disconnected utilities due to a disagreement with the building’s owner over a property easement necessary for a municipal water system upgrade. During the court proceedings, the tension was palpable as the judge expressed frustration, noting that the residents were unjustly suffering due to a standoff not of their making. Describing the residents as “cannon fodder,” … Read more