As the College of DuPage has undergone a $500 million building program, college officials have been at odds with the village of Glen Ellyn over whether new buildings are subject to local codes. Last week, the DuPage County Board ratified an agreement that transfers jurisdictional control of the 273-acre campus from Glen Ellyn to the county.

Daniel White | Staff Photographer

The College of Lake County and village of Grayslake have an intergovernmental agreement in place that gives jurisdiction over building matters to the state.

Bob Chwedyk | Staff Photographer

College of DuPage President Robert Breuder said when he was president of Harper College, above, Palatine officials attempted to enforce local building regulations, but never took it to the extent that Glen Ellyn inspectors did.

Daily Herald File Photo, 2004

George LeClaire | Staff Photographer

Elgin Community College goes through the city of Elgin's zoning process, gets building permits, pays all associated fees, and has the work reviewed and approved by city inspectors.

Photo courtesy of Elgin Community College