Chapter 615, WATERWAYS

(615 ILCS 15/6) (from Ch. 19, par. 126f) Sec. 6. The Department of Natural Resources may lease or permit the use of, in whole or in part, the surplus waters at all Department owned dams and lease or permit the use of, in whole or in part, any land, rights to land, or property int…

(615 ILCS 90/6) (from Ch. 19, par. 1206) Sec. 6. The Board shall meet as soon as practicable after the directors assume the duties of office and shall meet at least 6 times annually or more often at the discretion of the Chairman or upon the request of 2/3 of the directors. The B…

(615 ILCS 65/6) (from Ch. 19, par. 118) Sec. 6. All moneys received by the City of Chicago from the sale or lease of lands granted to said city by this Act shall be credited to a fund which shall be called the Senator Dan Dougherty Harbor Fund, and all moneys expended by said cit…

(615 ILCS 10/6) (from Ch. 19, par. 84) Sec. 6. The construction, maintenance, control and operation of "The Illinois Waterway" and its appurtenances shall devolve upon the Department of Natural Resources. (Source: P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96.)

(615 ILCS 50/6) (from Ch. 19, par. 120.4) Sec. 6. Allocation of water to be diverted from the Lake Michigan watershed shall be made by the Department only after notice and hearing except where a water shortage emergency exists, threatening the public health, safety or welfare. Wh…

(615 ILCS 5/7) (from Ch. 19, par. 54) Sec. 7. It shall be the duty of the Department of Natural Resources to have a general supervision of every body of water within the State of Illinois, wherein the State or the people of the State have any rights or interests, whether the same…

(615 ILCS 50/7) (from Ch. 19, par. 120.5) Sec. 7. Failure or neglect to properly utilize an allocation of water made under this Act, abuse or misuse of any allocation, or complaints filed with the Department in writing, shall be cause for the Department, in its discretion, to hol…

(615 ILCS 15/7) (from Ch. 19, par. 126g) Sec. 7. The Department of Natural Resources is authorized to acquire by gift, purchase, condemnation or other lawful means, any necessary lands, rights of way, easements or property necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. For th…

(615 ILCS 10/7) (from Ch. 19, par. 85) Sec. 7. Subject to the conditions and limitations prescribed by this Act, and subject to any conditions and limitations which the Federal government or the officers thereof may lawfully impose, the Department of Natural Resources shall have …

(615 ILCS 90/7) (from Ch. 19, par. 1207) Sec. 7. In addition to other powers and duties provided in this Act, the Agency shall have the powers and duties specified in Sections 7.1 through 7.10. (Source: P.A. 83-864.)

(615 ILCS 10/7.1) (from Ch. 19, par. 85.1) Sec. 7.1. To prepare plans and specifications for the construction of "The Illinois Waterway" and its appurtenances. (Source: Laws 1961, p. 3529.)

(615 ILCS 90/7.1) (from Ch. 19, par. 1208) Sec. 7.1. The Agency shall implement reasonable programs and adopt necessary and reasonable ordinances and rules to improve and maintain the Chain O Lakes - Fox River recreational waterway from the Wisconsin State line to the Algonquin D…

(615 ILCS 90/7.10) (from Ch. 19, par. 1217) Sec. 7.10. The Agency shall adopt an annual budget and make appropriations pursuant thereto as nearly as possible in the manner provided for municipalities in The Illinois Municipal Budget Law. Such budget shall include a plan for the u…

(615 ILCS 10/7.10) (from Ch. 19, par. 85.10) Sec. 7.10. To repair, replace or reconstruct any and all public bridges along the line of such waterway in order to provide safe and suitable navigation along such waterway, and to require the removal or alteration of bridges owned, co…

(615 ILCS 10/7.11) (from Ch. 19, par. 85.11) Sec. 7.11. To sell and dispose of any machinery, tools, fixtures, stone, debris, material or personal property unnecessary for the proper management, construction, repair or use of the waterway or its appurtenances. (Source: Laws 1961,…

(615 ILCS 90/7.11) (from Ch. 19, par. 1217.1) Sec. 7.11. Purchases made pursuant to this Act shall be made in compliance with the "Local Government Prompt Payment Act", approved by the Eighty-fourth General Assembly. (Source: P.A. 84-731.)

(615 ILCS 10/7.12) (from Ch. 19, par. 85.12) Sec. 7.12. To sell or to lease, from time to time, any of the lands or lots acquired for use in the construction of such waterway, or in the development of power incident thereto and no longer needed for the maintenance, use and operat…

(615 ILCS 90/7.12) Sec. 7.12. Issuance of revenue bonds. The Agency shall have the power from time to time to issue bonds in anticipation of its income and revenues to accomplish any of the purposes of this Act. The bonds may be authorized by resolution and may be issued in one o…

(615 ILCS 10/7.13) (from Ch. 19, par. 85.13) Sec. 7.13. To grant the right or privilege to any public utility or municipality to use any tunnel constructed as an appurtenance of the Illinois Waterway for the purpose of placing, operating and maintaining therein conduits, cables, …

(615 ILCS 10/7.14) (from Ch. 19, par. 85.14) Sec. 7.14. To obtain, subject to the provisions of the "Personnel Code", approved July 18, 1955, as heretofore or hereafter amended, as many engineers, draftsmen, surveyors, agents, clerks, superintending or expert help, laborers and o…

(615 ILCS 10/7.15) (from Ch. 19, par. 85.15) Sec. 7.15. To make application to the Federal Government for all necessary permits. (Source: Laws 1961, p. 3529.)

(615 ILCS 10/7.16) (from Ch. 19, par. 85.16) Sec. 7.16. To make all contracts and to do all acts necessary to carry into effect the powers herein granted. (Source: Laws 1961, p. 3529.)

(615 ILCS 90/7.2) (from Ch. 19, par. 1209) Sec. 7.2. The Agency may charge reasonable user fees for recreational and commercial boating, and has the authority to issue revenue bonds and to borrow funds from any financial lending institution, but shall not have the authority to im…

(615 ILCS 10/7.2) (from Ch. 19, par. 85.2) Sec. 7.2. To construct, control, manage, maintain and operate such waterway and its appurtenances. (Source: Laws 1961, p. 3529.)

(615 ILCS 10/7.3) (from Ch. 19, par. 85.3) Sec. 7.3. To use or to lease, or permit the use of, in whole or in part, the surplus waters of such waterway, for a period not to exceed 50 years, and to sell, use, lease or permit the use of, in whole or in part, any land, rights in lan…

(615 ILCS 90/7.3) (from Ch. 19, par. 1210) Sec. 7.3. The Agency may apply for, receive and accept any federal, State, county or local government funds, including federal revenue sharing funds, for the purposes of this Act, and may receive conveyances of property or equipment for …

(615 ILCS 90/7.4) (from Ch. 19, par. 1211) Sec. 7.4. The Agency may construct, acquire, improve and maintain public recreational facilities within its territory, but shall not have the power of eminent domain. (Source: P.A. 83-1121.)

(615 ILCS 10/7.4) (from Ch. 19, par. 85.4) Sec. 7.4. To construct, maintain and operate power plants, structures, buildings and appliances relative thereto for the utilization of the surplus waters arising from the construction, maintenance or operation of the waterway, and to le…

(615 ILCS 90/7.5) (from Ch. 19, par. 1212) Sec. 7.5. The Agency may acquire, purchase, lease, possess and control dredging equipment and any other equipment or personal property necessary for the accomplishment of the purposes of this Act. (Source: P.A. 83-864.)

(615 ILCS 15/7.5) Sec. 7.5. Eminent domain. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, any power granted under this Act to acquire property by condemnation or eminent domain is subject to, and shall be exercised in accordance with, the Eminent Domain Act. (Source: P.A. 94-1…

(615 ILCS 10/7.5) (from Ch. 19, par. 85.5) Sec. 7.5. To establish and collect reasonable rates of toll for the passage through and the use of such waterway, dams, locks, and other appurtenances within the limits of the State, but such waterway and its appurtenances shall be free …

(615 ILCS 10/7.6) (from Ch. 19, par. 85.6) Sec. 7.6. To prescribe reasonable rules and regulations in respect to all matters connected with the navigation and use of such waterway and its appurtenances. (Source: Laws 1961, p. 3529.)

(615 ILCS 90/7.6) (from Ch. 19, par. 1213) Sec. 7.6. The Agency may enter into agreements with this State or the State of Wisconsin or any of their units of local government in furtherance of the purposes of this Act. (Source: P.A. 83-864.)

(615 ILCS 10/7.7) (from Ch. 19, par. 85.7) Sec. 7.7. To acquire by donation, purchase, contract or exchange any property, real or personal, necessary or incident to the construction, maintenance, equipment, operation or repair of the waterway and its appurtenances. (Source: Laws …

(615 ILCS 90/7.7) (from Ch. 19, par. 1214) Sec. 7.7. The Agency shall provide for the enforcement of this Act and the programs implemented pursuant to it, and may contract with any State agency or any law enforcement agency for this purpose. (Source: P.A. 83-864.)

(615 ILCS 90/7.8) (from Ch. 19, par. 1215) Sec. 7.8. The Agency shall appoint and confer with an advisory panel, which shall consist of interested public officials and members of the public. (Source: P.A. 83-864.)

(615 ILCS 10/7.8) (from Ch. 19, par. 85.8) Sec. 7.8. To acquire by condemnation under the eminent domain laws of this State all property necessary to be taken or damaged for the construction, maintenance, operation or repair of such waterway and its appurtenances. (Source: Laws 1…

(615 ILCS 10/7.8a) Sec. 7.8a. Eminent domain. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, any power granted under this Act to acquire property by condemnation or eminent domain is subject to, and shall be exercised in accordance with, the Eminent Domain Act. (Source: P.A. 94…

(615 ILCS 90/7.9) (from Ch. 19, par. 1216) Sec. 7.9. The Agency may employ such personnel as may be necessary for the accomplishment of the purposes of this Act, including the hiring of personnel for the enforcement of its ordinances. The Board may enter into an agreement with th…

(615 ILCS 10/7.9) (from Ch. 19, par. 85.9) Sec. 7.9. To enter upon and use any lands, waters, stream and materials of any description, necessary for the prosecution of the works contemplated by this Act. (Source: Laws 1961, p. 3529.)

(615 ILCS 5/8) (from Ch. 19, par. 55) Sec. 8. The Department of Natural Resources shall receive from any citizen complaints as to any invasion of or encroachment upon any rights of the State, or of any citizen of the State, with reference to any of the public bodies of water of t…

(615 ILCS 50/8) (from Ch. 19, par. 120.6) Sec. 8. Orders entered by the Department of Natural Resources shall be made only after giving due and reasonable notice to persons affected by or having an interest in the subject matter of such order and after a hearing in relation there…

(615 ILCS 45/8) (from Ch. 19, par. 37.18) Sec. 8. All revenues derived from the Canal through sale of Canal lands, lease of Canal lands, Canal concessions, and other Canal activities, shall be deposited in the State Parks Fund, created by Section 5 of "An Act in relation to State…

(615 ILCS 15/8) (from Ch. 19, par. 126h) Sec. 8. An emergency shall be deemed to exist when flood control works private or public property and human life are threatened with impairment or destruction or have been impaired, damaged, or destroyed by reason of floods or high river s…

(615 ILCS 30/8) (from Ch. 19, par. 8) Sec. 8. The Department of Natural Resources shall have control and management of the Illinois and Michigan canal, including its feeders, basins and appurtenances, and the property thereto belonging, and shall have authority: (1) To obtain, su…

(615 ILCS 5/9) (from Ch. 19, par. 56) Sec. 9. The Department of Natural Resources shall carefully investigate any and all complaints that may be made that any person, company or corporation is attempting to interfere with the free and unobstructed navigation of any of the public …

(615 ILCS 15/9) (from Ch. 19, par. 126i) Sec. 9. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Flood Control Act of 1945". (Source: P.A. 84-900.)

(615 ILCS 50/9) (from Ch. 19, par. 120.7) Sec. 9. The Department of Natural Resources shall as soon as practicable prescribe and publish reasonable rules and regulations relating to the jurisdiction, diversion and utilization, and, control and regulation of the water from the Lak…

(615 ILCS 45/9) (from Ch. 19, par. 37.19) Sec. 9. (a) The Department of Natural Resources, upon proper application made thereto, is authorized, subject to the approval of the Governor, to sell, transfer, or convey Canal lands to any department or agency of the United States Gover…

(615 ILCS 90/9) (from Ch. 19, par. 1219) Sec. 9. If a petition calling for a referendum on the question of whether the Agency should be dissolved is signed by at least 5% of the registered voters of the territory of the Agency and is filed with and certified by the State Board of…