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Radio Extra: NEIU To Build on Campus, But Not a Win for Opponents

March 4, 2015 2:59pm | Updated March 4, 2015 2:59pm
Tania Beil-Mainz was among those picketing outside the home of NEIU President Sharon Hahs, protesting the university's plan to exercise eminent domain to snap up properties on Bryn Mawr — including a building owned by Beil-Mainz' parents.
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NORTH PARK — Opponents of Northeastern Illinois University's use of eminent domain to build student housing on Bryn Mawr Avenue declared a victory of sorts when the school announced this week it would first begin construction of dorms on its own campus.

"Efforts from community members in the fight against NEIU and eminent domain has paid off," Kim Moseid posted to North Park Neighbors Facebook page.

But on this DNAinfo Radio Extra, Patty Wetli explains that the property owners' fight might not be over:

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