Chapter 70 — SPECIAL DISTRICTS

(70 ILCS 3455/20) Sec. 20. Territory of other governmental units in a district. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), if the proposed district's boundaries include territory of a governmental unit other than the governmental unit in which the petition was filed under Section …

(70 ILCS 3455/25) Sec. 25. Public hearing. (a) The governing body shall hold a public hearing on the proposed district at the day and time indicated in the resolution of intent. The governing body shall give notice of the public hearing by United States mail to each governmental …

(70 ILCS 3455/30) Sec. 30. Formation ordinance; management of funds. (a) The formation ordinance shall contain: (1) the date the district is established; (2) a reference to the district plan, which shall be on file and available for inspection with the clerk; (3) a statement that…

(70 ILCS 3455/31) Sec. 31. Sangamon County; Bank of Springfield Center. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, a petition, resolution of intent, district plan, and ordinance to create a tourism preservation and sustainability district may include an initial term of up t…

(70 ILCS 3455/35) Sec. 35. Baseline funding and services. The funds for services and improvements that are provided to a local tourism and convention bureau for purposes of this Act shall be considered supplemental funding and services and shall not supplant existing funding or s…

(70 ILCS 3455/40) Sec. 40. Annual report. (a) Each year, a local tourism and convention bureau that receives transaction charges shall submit to the governing body a report of the bureau's activities and expenditures. The report shall be submitted no later than 30 days after the …

(70 ILCS 3455/45) Sec. 45. Modification. (a) Upon a written request from business owners whose hotels pay the majority of the transaction charges proposed to be levied by a district, as determined by the last 12 months of State and local taxes paid from the date of the written re…

(70 ILCS 3455/5) Sec. 5. Definitions. As used in this Act: "Benefit zone" means a zone (i) located within a district, (ii) established by the governing body of the district based upon the degree of benefit derived from the services to be provided within the zone, and (iii) in whi…

(70 ILCS 3455/50) Sec. 50. Transaction charges; collection and remittance. Transaction charges paid by a hotel shall be collected by the governmental unit that passed the ordinance creating the district. The collected transaction charges shall be remitted on a prompt basis by the…

(70 ILCS 3455/55) Sec. 55. Renewal. Before a district's term expires, the district may be renewed by following the petition process outlined in Section 10, creating a new district plan under Section 15, and adopting a new formation ordinance following the procedures detailed in S…

(70 ILCS 3455/60) Sec. 60. Termination. (a) The governing body of a district may initiate termination of the district by either of the following methods: (1) The governing body may hold a public hearing to determine if there has been a violation of law, malfeasance, or misappropr…

(70 ILCS 3455/65) Sec. 65. Contesting validity. The validity of a district created, district plan established, or transaction charge imposed under this Act may not be contested in any action or proceeding unless the action or proceeding is commenced within 30 days after the forma…

(70 ILCS 3455/70) Sec. 70. No limitation on home rule. The powers granted to a governmental unit in this Act are not a limitation on the powers of a home rule unit granted by Article VII of the Illinois Constitution. (Source: P.A. 102-1127, eff. 2-10-23.)

(70 ILCS 3455/75) Sec. 75. Special service areas and business improvement districts. Nothing in this Act prevents a tourism preservation and sustainability district from sharing area with a special service area or a business improvement district. (Source: P.A. 102-1127, eff. 2-10…

(70 ILCS 3455/80) Sec. 80. Hotel operator's occupation tax information. Upon request of a governmental unit for information relating to the amount of State hotel operators' occupation taxes paid by hotels within a proposed or existing tourism preservation and sustainability distr…

(70 ILCS 3455/99) Sec. 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law. (Source: P.A. 102-1127, eff. 2-10-23.)

(70 ILCS 3505/1) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 9601) Sec. 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Prairie Trail Authority Act. (Source: P.A. 84-1284.)

(70 ILCS 3505/2) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 9602) Sec. 2. As used in this Act, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: "Authority" means the Prairie Trail Authority created pursuant to this Act. "Board" means the Board of Directors of the Authority. "Regional area" means the a…

(70 ILCS 3505/3) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 9603) Sec. 3. There is hereby created within the regional area a political subdivision to be known as the Prairie Trail Authority. The purpose of the Authority shall be the public purpose of coordinating and maintaining a system of linked p…

(70 ILCS 3505/4) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 9604) Sec. 4. The Authority shall have the following rights and duties: (a) To coordinate and maintain a system of linked pathways and bicycle trails throughout the regional area. (b) To acquire, own, construct, lease, operate, equip and ma…

(70 ILCS 3505/5) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 9605) Sec. 5. Any eligible county may become a member of the Authority by majority vote of the corporate authorities of the county. Once becoming a member of the Authority, a county shall be required to pay the annual contribution prescribe…

(70 ILCS 3505/6) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 9606) Sec. 6. The governing body of the Authority shall be the Board of Directors. The president of the board of trustees of the conservation district of an eligible county or, if a county forest preserve district oversees the member county…

(70 ILCS 3605/1) (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 301) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-457) Sec. 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Metropolitan Transit Authority Act." (Source: Laws 1945, p. 1171.) (Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 104-457) Sec. 1. T…

(70 ILCS 3605/10) (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 310) (Section scheduled to be repealed on June 1, 2026) Sec. 10. The Authority shall have the right of eminent domain to acquire private property and property devoted to any public use which is necessary for the purposes of the Authority,…

(70 ILCS 3605/11) (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 311) Sec. 11. The Authority shall have the right, but not exclusive of the public right, to use any public road, street or other public way in the metropolitan area for interurban transportation of passengers. The Authority shall not have…

(70 ILCS 3605/11.1) (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 311.1) (Section scheduled to be repealed on June 1, 2026) Sec. 11.1. Bikeways and trails. The Authority may use its established funds, personnel, and other resources to acquire, construct, operate, and maintain bikeways and trails. The …

(70 ILCS 3605/12) (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 312) (Section scheduled to be repealed on June 1, 2026) Sec. 12. The Authority shall have the continuing power to borrow money for the purpose of acquiring any transportation system (including any cash funds of such system reserved to rep…

(70 ILCS 3605/12a) (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 312a) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-457) Sec. 12a. (a) In addition to other powers provided in Section 12b, the Authority may issue its notes from time to time, in anticipation of tax receipts of the Regional Transportati…

(70 ILCS 3605/12b) (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 312b) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-457) Sec. 12b. Working Cash Borrowing. In addition to the powers provided in Section 12a, the Board with the affirmative vote of 5 of its Directors may demand and direct the Board of th…

(70 ILCS 3605/12c) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-457) Sec. 12c. Retiree Benefits Bonds and Notes. (a) In addition to all other bonds or notes that it is authorized to issue, the Authority is authorized to issue its bonds or notes for the purposes of providing fund…

(70 ILCS 3605/13) (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 313) (Section scheduled to be repealed on June 1, 2026) Sec. 13. The Authority shall have power to purchase equipment such as cars, trolley buses and motor buses, and may execute agreements, leases and equipment trust certificates in the …

(70 ILCS 3605/14) (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 314) Sec. 14. 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 companies, saving ban…

(70 ILCS 3605/15) (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 315) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-457) Sec. 15. The Authority shall have power to apply for and accept grants and loans from the Federal Government or any agency or instrumentality thereof, from the State, or from any cou…

(70 ILCS 3605/16) (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 316) (Section scheduled to be repealed on June 1, 2026) Sec. 16. The Authority shall have power to invest and reinvest any funds held in reserve or sinking funds not required for immediate disbursement in bonds or notes of the United Stat…

(70 ILCS 3605/17) (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 317) (Section scheduled to be repealed on June 1, 2026) Sec. 17. The Authority shall have power to procure and enter into contracts for any type of insurance and indemnity against loss or damage to property from any cause, including loss …

(70 ILCS 3605/18) (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 318) Sec. 18. The Authority shall not have power to levy taxes for any purpose whatsoever. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 1171.)

(70 ILCS 3605/19) (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 319) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-457) (Section scheduled to be repealed on September 1, 2026) Sec. 19. The governing and administrative body of the Authority shall be a board consisting of seven members, to be known as C…

(70 ILCS 3605/19.5) (This Section may contain text from a Public Act with a delayed effective date) Sec. 19.5. Chicago Transit Board. (a) The governing body of the Chicago Transit Authority shall be the Chicago Transit Board. Beginning September 1, 2026, the Board shall consist o…

(70 ILCS 3605/2) (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 302) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-457) Sec. 2. When used in this Act: "Transportation System" means all plants, equipment, property and rights useful for transportation of passengers for hire except taxicabs and includes, …

(70 ILCS 3605/20) (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 320) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-457) (Section scheduled to be repealed on September 1, 2026) Sec. 20. Within sixty (60) days after the adoption of this Act by the electors of one or more cities, villages and incorporate…

(70 ILCS 3605/21) (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 321) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-457) Sec. 21. Members of the Board shall hold office until their respective successors have been appointed and have qualified. Any member may resign from his or her office, to take effect…

(70 ILCS 3605/22) (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 322) (Section scheduled to be repealed on June 1, 2026) Sec. 22. As soon as possible after the appointment of the initial members, the board shall organize for the transaction of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from …

(70 ILCS 3605/23) (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 323) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-457) Sec. 23. 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. Four members of the Board sha…

(70 ILCS 3605/24) (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 324) Sec. 24. 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. The Secretary shall not be engaged in any oth…

(70 ILCS 3605/25) (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 325) Sec. 25. All funds deposited by the treasurer in any bank, savings 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, savings ba…

(70 ILCS 3605/26) (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 326) Sec. 26. In case any officer whose signature appears upon any check, draft, bond, certificate or interest coupon, issued pursuant to this Act, ceases to hold his office before the delivery thereof to the payee or the purchaser of any…

(70 ILCS 3605/27) (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 327) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-457) Sec. 27. The Board may appoint an Executive Director who shall be a person of recognized ability and experience in the operation of transportation systems to hold office during the p…

(70 ILCS 3605/27a) (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 327a) (Section scheduled to be repealed on June 1, 2026) Sec. 27a. In addition to annually expending moneys equal to moneys expended by the Authority in the fiscal year ending December 31, 1988 for the protection against crime of its pro…

(70 ILCS 3605/28) (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 328) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-457) Sec. 28. The Board shall classify all the offices, positions and grades of regular and exempt employment required, excepting that of the Chairman of the Board, the Executive Director…

(70 ILCS 3605/28a) (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 328a) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-457) Sec. 28a. (a) The Board may deal with and enter into written contracts with the employees of the Authority through accredited representatives of such employees or representatives o…