Chapter 65 — MUNICIPALITIES

(65 ILCS 5/11-18-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-18-3) Sec. 11-18-3. Whenever at least 100 electors of a specified municipality present a petition to the municipal clerk, asking that the question of the adoption of this Division 18 be submitted to the electors of the municipality the qu…

(65 ILCS 5/11-18-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-18-4) Sec. 11-18-4. Any municipality which has heretofore adopted "An Act providing for community nurses in certain cities, villages and incorporated towns, and permitting a tax therefor," approved June 30, 1925, as amended, shall be trea…

(65 ILCS 5/11-19-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19-1) Sec. 11-19-1. Contracts. (a) Any city, village, or incorporated town may make contracts with any other city, village, or incorporated town or with any person, corporation, or county, or any agency created by intergovernmental agreem…

(65 ILCS 5/11-19-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19-10) Sec. 11-19-10. Every city, village, and incorporated town may acquire by purchase, gift or condemnation any real property within or without the corporate limits of such city, village or incorporated town for the purpose of providi…

(65 ILCS 5/11-19-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19-2) Sec. 11-19-2. As used in this Division 19: (1) "Garbage" means wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food; wastes from the handling, storage and sale of produce. (2) "Refuse" means combustible t…

(65 ILCS 5/11-19-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19-3) Sec. 11-19-3. Whenever a city, village or incorporated town makes a contract that is authorized by this Division 19, the corporate authorities shall include in the annual appropriation ordinance for each fiscal year, an appropriatio…

(65 ILCS 5/11-19-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19-4) Sec. 11-19-4. The corporate authorities of each city, village and incorporated town, whether organized under the general law or special charter, with a population of less than 500,000, may establish and maintain systems or plants, b…

(65 ILCS 5/11-19-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19-5) Sec. 11-19-5. Every city, village or incorporated town may provide such method or methods as shall be approved by the corporate authorities for the disposition of garbage, refuse and ashes. Any municipality may provide by ordinance …

(65 ILCS 5/11-19-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19-6) Sec. 11-19-6. Any city, village or incorporated town may exercise the powers granted by this Division 19 individually or jointly and cooperatively with any other one or more than one city, village or incorporated town or one or more…

(65 ILCS 5/11-19-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19-7) Sec. 11-19-7. When the corporate authorities of 2 or more cities, villages, or incorporated towns each declare by ordinance that it is in the best interests of such cities, villages, or incorporated towns to join with each other or …

(65 ILCS 5/11-19-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19-8) Sec. 11-19-8. If a city, village or incorporated town exercises the powers granted by this Division 19 jointly and cooperatively with another city, village or incorporated town or county and it is agreed pursuant to the provisions o…

(65 ILCS 5/11-19-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19-9) Sec. 11-19-9. Except as otherwise provided in Section 11-19-10, whenever a city, village or incorporated town exercises the powers granted by this Division 19 jointly and cooperatively with any other city, village or incorporated to…

(65 ILCS 5/11-19.1-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19.1-11) Sec. 11-19.1-11. For the purposes of lessening or preventing the discharge of air contaminants, the corporate authorities of a city, village or incorporated town may prescribe by ordinance for the regulation of (1) the design …

(65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19.2-1) Sec. 11-19.2-1. Definitions. As used in this Division, unless the context requires otherwise: (a) "Code" means any municipal ordinance that pertains to or regulates: sanitation practices; forestry practices; the attachment of bi…

(65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19.2-10) Sec. 11-19.2-10. Sanctions appropriate to owner - property. The order to correct a code violation and the sanctions imposed by a municipality against a respondent property owner as the result of a finding of a code violation u…

(65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19.2-11) Sec. 11-19.2-11. (a) A person who contracts with the federal government or any of its agencies, including without limitation the Department of Housing and Urban Development, to care for vacant residential real estate shall be …

(65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19.2-12) Sec. 11-19.2-12. (a) Any fine, other sanction or costs imposed, or part of any fine, other sanction or costs imposed remaining unpaid after the exhaustion of, or the failure to exhaust, judicial review procedures under the Adm…

(65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19.2-13) Sec. 11-19.2-13. Adoption of Division by municipality. Any municipality establishing a code hearing unit by ordinance under this Division may adopt such other provisions as are necessary and proper to carry into effect the pow…

(65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11.19.2-2) Sec. 11-19.2-2. Code hearing unit. The corporate authorities of any municipality having a population of 100,000 or more inhabitants may establish by ordinance a code hearing unit within an existing code enforcement agency or as …

(65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19.2-3) Sec. 11-19.2-3. Hearing procedures not exclusive. In any municipality where this Division is adopted, this Division shall not preclude the municipality from using other methods to enforce the provisions of its Code. (Source: P.A…

(65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19.2-4) Sec. 11-19.2-4. Instituting code hearing proceedings. When a sanitation inspector observes or otherwise discovers a code violation, he shall note the violation on a violation notice and report form, indicating the name and addre…

(65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-5) (was 65 ILCS 5/19.2-5) Sec. 11-19.2-5. Subpoenas - Defaults. At any time prior to the hearing date the hearing officer assigned to hear the case may, at the request of the sanitation inspector or the attorney for the municipality, or the respondent or his at…

(65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19.2-6) Sec. 11-19.2-6. Representation at code hearings. The case for the municipality may be presented by the sanitation inspector, by any other municipal employee or by an attorney designated by the municipality. However, in no event …

(65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19.2-7) Sec. 11-19.2-7. Hearing - Evidence. The hearing officer shall preside at the hearing, shall hear testimony and accept any evidence relevant to the existence or non-existence of a code violation upon the property indicated. The s…

(65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19.2-8) Sec. 11-19.2-8. Findings, Decision, and Order. At the conclusion of the hearing the hearing officer shall make a determination on the basis of the evidence presented at the hearing whether or not a code violation exists. The det…

(65 ILCS 5/11-19.2-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-19.2-9) Sec. 11-19.2-9. Administrative review. The findings, decision and order of the hearing officer shall be subject to review in the circuit court of the county where the municipality is located, and the provisions of the Administra…

(65 ILCS 5/11-20-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-20-1) Sec. 11-20-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may establish and regulate markets and markethouses. (Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

(65 ILCS 5/11-20-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-20-10) Sec. 11-20-10. The corporate authorities of each municipality may regulate the construction, repair, and use of cesspools, cisterns, hydrants, pumps, culverts, drains, and sewers and may regulate the covering or sealing of wells o…

(65 ILCS 5/11-20-10.5) Sec. 11-20-10.5. Boil order; notification of certified local public health department required. If a municipality, or any department or agency of the municipality, issues a boil order, then the municipality must notify any certified local public health depa…

(65 ILCS 5/11-20-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-20-11) Sec. 11-20-11. The corporate authorities of each municipality may adopt reasonable regulations for the control and eradication of a fungus disease of elms caused by Graphium ulmi, commonly known as Dutch elm disease or elm blight,…

(65 ILCS 5/11-20-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-20-12) Sec. 11-20-12. Removal of infected trees. (a) The corporate authorities of each municipality may provide for the treatment or removal of elm trees infected with Dutch elm disease or ash trees infected with the emerald ash borer (A…

(65 ILCS 5/11-20-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-20-13) Sec. 11-20-13. Removal of garbage, debris, and graffiti. (a) The corporate authorities of each municipality may provide for the removal of garbage, debris, and graffiti from any parcel of private property within the municipality i…

(65 ILCS 5/11-20-14) Sec. 11-20-14. Companion dogs; restaurants. Notwithstanding any other prohibition to the contrary, a municipality with a population of 1,000,000 or more may, by ordinance, authorize the presence of companion dogs in outdoor areas of restaurants where food is …

(65 ILCS 5/11-20-15) Sec. 11-20-15. Lien for removal costs. (a) If the municipality incurs a removal cost under Section 11-20-7, 11-20-8, 11-20-12, or 11-20-13 with respect to any underlying parcel, then that cost is a lien upon that underlying parcel. This lien is superior to al…

(65 ILCS 5/11-20-15.1) Sec. 11-20-15.1. Lien for costs of removal, securing, and enclosing on abandoned residential property. (a) If the municipality elects to incur a removal cost pursuant to subsection (d) of Section 11-20-7, subsection (d) of Section 11-20-8, subsection (d) of…

(65 ILCS 5/11-20-16) Sec. 11-20-16. Retail food establishments. (a) A municipality in a county having a population of 2,000,000 or more inhabitants must regulate and inspect retail food establishments in the municipality. A municipality must regulate and inspect retail food estab…

(65 ILCS 5/11-20-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-20-2) Sec. 11-20-2. The corporate authorities of each municipality may regulate the sale of all beverages and food for human consumption except the wholesale sale of alcoholic beverages and except as provided in "An Act relating to the sa…

(65 ILCS 5/11-20-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-20-3) Sec. 11-20-3. The corporate authorities of each municipality may provide for and regulate the inspection of all food for human consumption and tobacco. (Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

(65 ILCS 5/11-20-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-20-4) Sec. 11-20-4. The corporate authorities of each municipality may provide for the cleansing and purification of waters, watercourses, and canals, and, when necessary to prevent or abate a nuisance, may provide for the drainage and fi…

(65 ILCS 5/11-20-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-20-5) Sec. 11-20-5. The corporate authorities of each municipality may do all acts and make all regulations which may be necessary or expedient for the promotion of health or the suppression of diseases, including the regulation of plumbi…

(65 ILCS 5/11-20-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-20-6) Sec. 11-20-6. The corporate authorities of each municipality may provide for the destruction of weeds at the expense of the owners of the premises on which the weeds are growing. (Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

(65 ILCS 5/11-20-6.5) Sec. 11-20-6.5. Milkweed classification. (a) For purposes of this Section, "milkweed" means Asclepias syriaca or other native Asclepias species. (b) The corporate authorities of a municipality may not classify milkweed as a noxious or exotic weed. (c) A muni…

(65 ILCS 5/11-20-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-20-7) Sec. 11-20-7. Cutting and removal of neglected weeds, grass, trees, and bushes. (a) The corporate authorities of each municipality may provide for the removal of nuisance greenery from any parcel of private property within the munic…

(65 ILCS 5/11-20-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-20-8) Sec. 11-20-8. Pest extermination; liens. (a) The corporate authorities of each municipality may provide pest-control activities on any parcel of private property in the municipality if, after reasonable notice, the owners of that pa…

(65 ILCS 5/11-20-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-20-9) Sec. 11-20-9. The corporate authorities of each municipality may regulate and prohibit the running at large of horses, asses, mules, cattle, swine, sheep, goats, geese, and dogs, and may impose a tax on dogs. (Source: Laws 1961, p. …

(65 ILCS 5/11-21-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-21-1) Sec. 11-21-1. The corporate authorities of every municipality with a population of less than 100,000 may provide for the establishment, equipment, and maintenance of public comfort stations. (Source: Laws 1967, p. 555.)

(65 ILCS 5/11-21-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-21-2) Sec. 11-21-2. "Public comfort station" means an institution where waiting rooms, rest rooms, toilet rooms for men and women, lavatories, check rooms, drinking water, and similar facilities are freely available for the convenience of…

(65 ILCS 5/11-21-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-21-3) Sec. 11-21-3. In establishing, equipping, and maintaining public comfort stations the municipality specified in Section 11-21-1 may construct, purchase, lease, or accept donations of ground sites, buildings, rooms, and the necessary…

(65 ILCS 5/11-21-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-21-4) Sec. 11-21-4. A tax of not to exceed .0333% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, on the assessed value of all taxable property within each municipality, which has established a public comfort station,…

(65 ILCS 5/11-21.5-5) Sec. 11-21.5-5. Local emergency energy plans. (a) Any municipality, including a home rule municipality, may, by ordinance, require any electric utility (i) that serves more than 1,000,000 customers in Illinois and (ii) that is operating within the corporate …