Chapter 65 — MUNICIPALITIES

(65 ILCS 5/11-46-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-46-4) Sec. 11-46-4. The commission shall serve without compensation, and shall elect a president and a secretary from its own members, whose terms of office shall be for one year, and until their successors are elected and have qualified.…

(65 ILCS 5/11-46-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-46-5) Sec. 11-46-5. Hereafter no work of art shall be erected or placed in, over, or upon or allowed to be extended into, over, or upon any street, alley, avenue, square, common, boulevard, park, grounds used for school or other public pu…

(65 ILCS 5/11-46-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-46-6) Sec. 11-46-6. If the art commission, except as provided in Section 11-46-7, fails to decide upon any matter submitted to it within 60 days after the matter is submitted, its decision is unnecessary. (Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)

(65 ILCS 5/11-46-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-46-7) Sec. 11-46-7. In case the removal or relocation of any existing work of art or other matter, which under Section 11-46-5 is within the control of the art commission, is deemed necessary by those having the power to order such a remo…

(65 ILCS 5/11-47-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-47-1) Sec. 11-47-1. The several cities, incorporated towns and villages acting through their constituted authorities may encourage and promote historical research within their respective jurisdictions by making reasonable appropriations f…

(65 ILCS 5/11-47-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-47-2) Sec. 11-47-2. The authorities of such cities, incorporated towns and villages having so undertaken the publication of such proceedings, papers and documents, may cause the same to be printed or published in book or pamphlet form and…

(65 ILCS 5/11-48-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48-1) Sec. 11-48-1. The city council or board of trustees of every city, incorporated town or village may, by order or resolution authorize and direct to be transferred to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, the State Arc…

(65 ILCS 5/11-48-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48-2) Sec. 11-48-2. The officer or officers having the custody of such papers, drawings, maps, writings and records shall permit search to be made at all reasonable hours and under their supervision for such as may be deemed of historic i…

(65 ILCS 5/11-48-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48-3) Sec. 11-48-3. The city council and board of trustees of the several cities, incorporated towns and villages in this state may make reasonable appropriations from their respective revenues for the purpose of carrying the provisions o…

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.2-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.2-1) Sec. 11-48.2-1. It is hereby found and declared that in all municipalities the movements and shifts of population and the changes in residential, commercial, and industrial use and customs threaten with disappearance areas, plac…

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.2-1A) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.2-1A) Sec. 11-48.2-1A. (1) The development rights of a landmark site are the rights granted under applicable local law respecting the permissible bulk and size of improvements erected thereon. Development rights may be calculated in…

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.2-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.2-2) Sec. 11-48.2-2. The corporate authorities in all municipalities shall have the power to provide for official landmark designation by ordinance of areas, places, buildings, structures, works of art and other objects having a spec…

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.2-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.2-3) Sec. 11-48.2-3. The foregoing purposes and powers may be administered by such special commission, board, department or bureau of the municipality or by such one or more existing commissions, boards, departments or bureaus of the…

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.2-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.2-4) Sec. 11-48.2-4. No action taken by the municipality under this section directing a private owner to do or refrain from doing any specific thing, or refusing to permit a private owner to do some specific thing he desires to do, i…

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.2-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.2-5) Sec. 11-48.2-5. The denial of an application for a building demolition permit by reason of the operation of this Division, or the denial of an application for a building permit to add to, modify or remove a portion of any buildi…

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.2-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.2-6) Sec. 11-48.2-6. Any encumbrances or restrictions imposed upon designated property pursuant to subsections (a)-(i) of Section 11-48.2-2 of this Division shall be deemed public easements, and any depreciation occasioned by such en…

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.2-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.2-7) Sec. 11-48.2-7. If any provision, clause or phrase of this Division or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this Division whi…

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-1) Sec. 11-48.3-1. This Division shall be known and may be cited as the Municipal Zoo Law. (Source: P.A. 86-279.)

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-10) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-10) Sec. 11-48.3-10. The Authority shall have the power to procure and enter into contracts for any type of insurance and indemnity against loss or damage to property from any cause, loss of use and occupancy, against employers' l…

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-11) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-11) Sec. 11-48.3-11. The Authority shall have continuing power to borrow money for the purpose of carrying out and performing its duties and exercising its powers under this Division. For the purpose of evidencing the obligation o…

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-12) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-12) Sec. 11-48.3-12. Under no circumstances shall any bonds issued by the Authority be or become an indebtedness or obligation of the State of Illinois or of any other political subdivision of or municipality within the State, nor…

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-13) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-13) Sec. 11-48.3-13. The State and all counties, cities, villages, incorporated towns and other municipal corporations, political subdivisions and public bodies, and public officers of any thereof, all banks, bankers, trust compan…

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-14) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-14) Sec. 11-48.3-14. The governing and administrative body of the Authority shall be a Board consisting of 9 members and shall be known as the Municipal Zoo Authority Board. The members of the Board shall be individuals of general…

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-15) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-15) Sec. 11-48.3-15. Within 60 days after corporate authorities of a single municipality qualified as an Authority under the provisions of Section 11-48.3-3 of this Division shall adopt a resolution or ordinance providing for an A…

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-16) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-16) Sec. 11-48.3-16. Members of the Board shall hold office until their respective successors have been appointed and qualified. Any member may resign from office to take effect when his or her successor has been appointed and has…

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-17) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-17) Sec. 11-48.3-17. As soon as practicably possible after the appointment of the initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction of business, select a chairperson and a temporary secretary from its own number, and a…

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-18) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-18) Sec. 11-48.3-18. Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at least once in each calendar month, the time and place of such meetings to be fixed by the Board. Five members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the trans…

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-19) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-19) Sec. 11-48.3-19. The Board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who need not be members of the Board, to hold office during the pleasure of the Board, and fix their duties and compensation. Before entering upon the dutie…

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-2) Sec. 11-48.3-2. When used in this Division: "Authority" means any Municipal Zoo Authority, as provided in this Division. "Governmental Agency" means the federal, State and any local governmental body, and any agency or instrumen…

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-20) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-20) Sec. 11-48.3-20. All funds deposited by the treasurer in any bank or savings and loan association shall be placed in the name of the Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or draft upon the bank or savings …

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-21) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-21) Sec. 11-48.3-21. In case any officer whose signature appears upon any check or draft, issued pursuant to this Act, ceases (after attaching his or her signature) to hold office before the delivery thereof to the payee, his or h…

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-22) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-22) Sec. 11-48.3-22. The Board may appoint a general manager who shall be a person of recognized ability and business experience to hold office during the pleasure of the Board. The general manager shall have management of the pro…

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-23) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-23) Sec. 11-48.3-23. The Board shall have power to pass all ordinances and make all rules and regulations proper or necessary to carry into effect the powers granted to the Authority, with such fines or penalties as may be deemed …

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-24) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-24) Sec. 11-48.3-24. All contracts for sale of property of the value of more than $2,500 or for a concession in or lease of property, including air rights, of the Authority for a term of more than one year shall be awarded to the …

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-25) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-25) Sec. 11-48.3-25. Advertisements for bids shall be published at least twice in a daily newspaper of general circulation published in the metropolitan area, the last publication to be at least 10 calendar days before the time fo…

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-26) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-26) Sec. 11-48.3-26. As soon after the end of each fiscal year as may be expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a complete and detailed report and financial statement of its operations and of its assets and li…

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-27) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-27) Sec. 11-48.3-27. Exemption from taxation. All property of an Authority created pursuant to this Division shall be exempt from taxation by the State or any taxing unit therein. (Source: P.A. 86-279.)

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-28) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-28) Sec. 11-48.3-28. The Authority is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of Section 1 of "An Act to make explicit the authorization for units of local government and certain other governmental bodies to act as…

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-29) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-29) Sec. 11-48.3-29. The Authority shall receive financial support from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity in the amounts that may be appropriated for such purpose. (Source: P.A. 94-793, eff. 5-19-06.)

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-3) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-3) Sec. 11-48.3-3. The corporate authorities of any municipality having a population of less than 1,000,000 or the corporate authorities, acting jointly, of any combination of municipalities each having a population of less than 1,…

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-4) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-4) Sec. 11-48.3-4. It shall be the duty of the Authority to arrange, finance and maintain zoological, educational and scientific exhibits in the metropolitan area and to construct, equip and maintain zoological buildings, grounds a…

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-5) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-5) Sec. 11-48.3-5. The Authority shall have the following rights and duties: (a) To acquire, own, construct, lease, operate and maintain zoological buildings, office buildings and associated facilities and grounds, to fix and colle…

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-6) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-6) Sec. 11-48.3-6. The Authority shall not incur any obligations for salaries, office or administrative expenses except within the amounts of funds which will be available to it when such obligations become payable. (Source: P.A. 8…

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-7) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-7) Sec. 11-48.3-7. Purchases made pursuant to this Division shall be made in compliance with the "Local Government Prompt Payment Act", approved September 21, 1985, as now or hereafter amended. (Source: P.A. 86-279.)

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-8) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-8) Sec. 11-48.3-8. The Authority shall have the power to acquire and accept by purchase, lease, gift or otherwise any property or rights from any person or persons, any municipal corporation, body politic, or agency of the State, o…

(65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-48.3-9) Sec. 11-48.3-9. The Authority shall have the power to apply for and accept grants, matching grants, loans or appropriations from the federal government or any agency or instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes …

(65 ILCS 5/11-49-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-49-1) Sec. 11-49-1. Cemeteries; permitted activities. (a) The corporate authorities of each municipality may establish and regulate cemeteries within or without the municipal limits; may acquire lands therefor, by purchase or otherwise; m…

(65 ILCS 5/11-49-5) Sec. 11-49-5. Scattering garden. The corporate authorities of any municipality may establish a scattering garden in any municipal cemetery for the purpose of scattering cremated remains. (Source: P.A. 93-757, eff. 1-1-05.)

(65 ILCS 5/11-5-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-5-1) Sec. 11-5-1. The corporate authorities of each municipality may suppress bawdy or disorderly houses and also houses of ill-fame or assignation, within the limits of the municipality and within 3 miles of the outer boundaries of the mu…

(65 ILCS 5/11-5-1.5) Sec. 11-5-1.5. Adult entertainment facility. It is prohibited within a municipality to locate an adult entertainment facility within 1,000 feet of the property boundaries of any school, day care center, cemetery, public park, forest preserve, public housing, …