Petition Against Burr Ridge Costco Development

BURR RIDGE, IL – Burr Ridge has yet to receive a formal proposal for a Costco development on the old CNH property – a fact the village repeatedly highlights.

But that hasn't stopped the opposition from trying to stop the whole idea in its tracks.

A month ago, resident Ingrid Magana started a Change.org petition titled, "Protect Our Community: Burr Ridge Says 'NO' to Costco at CNH Industrial Lot!"

As of Friday morning, 451 people had signed it.

In her petition, Magana listed what she considered as problems with the potential development – increased criminal activity, traffic, noise, environmental damage and effects on property values.

"As homeowners who have invested heavily in our properties and take pride in maintaining them meticulously, we cannot afford such depreciation," Magana said.

She said the community values its natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere.

"However, I fear that these cherished qualities are now under threat due to the potential arrival of a Costco store," Magana said.

The project would be at the old CNH property at 6900 Veterans Boulevard, which is next to Harvester Park and the Fieldstone subdivision.

The development would include a Costco store, a limited-hours gas station and a two-story regional headquarters office building, the village said in a statement in early August.

The village issued the statement after word leaked out, with the village pointing the finger at a Burr Ridge Park District board member.

CNH, once International Harvester, is tied to Burr Ridge's history.

According to the village, International Harvester's decision to build a research center nearby prompted residents to vote for incorporation in 1956 as the village of Harvester. The name changed to Burr Ridge six years later.

Burr Ridge's Harvester Park was named in honor of the company.