After billionaire leveled lakefront bluffs, Chicago suburb considers whether to regulate, protect them
CHICAGO — The Winnetka, Illinois, Village Council hosted a study session to consider enacting regulations for bluff and steep slope construction and destruction after residents raised concerns about billionaire Justin Ishbia removing bluffs from his lakefront property. Trustees debated whether to allow lakefront homeowners — many of whom have in the past spent money to keep up and protect ...