Chapter 70 — SPECIAL DISTRICTS

(70 ILCS 210/2) (from Ch. 85, par. 1222) Sec. 2. When used in this Act: "Authority" means Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority. "Governmental agency" means the Federal government, State government, and any unit of local government, and any agency or instrumentality, corpora…

(70 ILCS 210/20) (from Ch. 85, par. 1240) Sec. 20. Except as otherwise provided in this Section, all funds deposited by the secretary-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in any bank or savings and loan association shall be placed in the name of the Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by chec…

(70 ILCS 210/21) (from Ch. 85, par. 1241) Sec. 21. In case any officer whose signature appears upon any check or draft, issued pursuant to this Act, ceases (after attaching his signature) to hold his office before the delivery thereof to the payee, his signature nevertheless shal…

(70 ILCS 210/22) (from Ch. 85, par. 1242) Sec. 22. Chief executive officer. (a) The chief executive officer of the Authority shall be responsible for the management of the properties, business and employees of the authority, shall direct the enforcement of all ordinances, resolut…

(70 ILCS 210/22.1) Sec. 22.1. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 94-793, eff. 5-19-06. Repealed by P.A. 103-363, eff. 7-28-23.)

(70 ILCS 210/23) (from Ch. 85, par. 1243) Sec. 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 proper. All fines an…

(70 ILCS 210/23.1) (from Ch. 85, par. 1243.1) Sec. 23.1. Affirmative action. (a) The Authority shall, within 90 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1984, establish and maintain an affirmative action program designed to promote equal employment opportunity and …

(70 ILCS 210/24) (from Ch. 85, par. 1244) Sec. 24. All contracts for the sale of property of the value of more than $10,000 or for any concession in or lease of property of the Authority for a term of more than one year shall be awarded to the highest responsible bidder, after ad…

(70 ILCS 210/25) (from Ch. 85, par. 1245) Sec. 25. Advertisements for bids and rebids required to be conducted under the provisions of Section 24 shall be published at least 3 times in a daily newspaper of general circulation published in the metropolitan area and in the official…

(70 ILCS 210/25.1) (from Ch. 85, par. 1245.1) Sec. 25.1. (a) This Section applies to agreements described in Section 5(h) and contracts described in Section 5(j). (b) When the Authority proposes to enter into a contract or agreement under this Section, the Authority shall give pu…

(70 ILCS 210/25.2) (from Ch. 85, par. 1245.2) Sec. 25.2. A person which has individually or in joint venture provided the Authority with professional services respecting the feasibility or advisability of undertaking a project that would materially change operations or facilities…

(70 ILCS 210/25.3) (from Ch. 85, par. 1245.3) Sec. 25.3. (a) No person who is a member of the Board, a Trustee appointed under Section 22, or an officer or employee of the Authority, may be in any manner interested, either directly or indirectly, in his own name or in the name of…

(70 ILCS 210/25.4) Sec. 25.4. Contracts for professional services. (a) When the Authority proposes to enter into a contract or agreement for professional services, other than the marketing agreement required in Section 5.6, the Authority shall use a request for proposal process i…

(70 ILCS 210/25.5) Sec. 25.5. Prohibition on political contributions. (a) Any business entity whose contracts with the Authority, in the aggregate, annually total more than $50,000, and any affiliated entities or affiliated persons of such business entity, are prohibited from mak…

(70 ILCS 210/26) (from Ch. 85, par. 1246) Sec. 26. (a) 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 liabilities. A rea…

(70 ILCS 210/27) (from Ch. 85, par. 1247) Sec. 27. The Board may investigate conditions in which it has an interest within the area of the Authority, the enforcement of its ordinances, rules and regulations, and the action, conduct and efficiency of all officers, agents and emplo…

(70 ILCS 210/28) (from Ch. 85, par. 1248) Sec. 28. If any provision of this Act is held invalid such provision shall be deemed to be excised from this Act and the invalidity thereof shall not affect any of the other provisions of this Act. If the application of any provision of t…

(70 ILCS 210/3) (from Ch. 85, par. 1223) Sec. 3. There is hereby created a political subdivision, unit of local government with only those powers authorized by law, body politic and municipal corporation by the name and style of Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority in the m…

(70 ILCS 210/4) (from Ch. 85, par. 1224) Sec. 4. It shall be the duty of the Authority: (a) To promote, operate, and maintain fairs, expositions, meetings, and conventions from time to time in the metropolitan area, to arrange, finance, operate, maintain and otherwise provide for…

(70 ILCS 210/5) (from Ch. 85, par. 1225) Sec. 5. The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority shall also have the following rights and powers: (a) To accept from Chicago Park Fair, a corporation, an assignment of whatever sums of money it may have received from the Fair and Exp…

(70 ILCS 210/5.1) (from Ch. 85, par. 1225.1) Sec. 5.1. 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.)

(70 ILCS 210/5.2) Sec. 5.2. Exemption from taxation. All property of the Authority is exempt from taxation by the State or taxing units of the State. (Source: P.A. 88-556, eff. 7-27-94.)

(70 ILCS 210/5.3) Sec. 5.3. 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…

(70 ILCS 210/5.4) Sec. 5.4. Exhibitor rights and work rule reforms. (a) Legislative findings. (1) The Authority is a political subdivision of the State of Illinois subject to the plenary authority of the General Assembly and was created for the benefit of the general public to pr…

(70 ILCS 210/5.6) Sec. 5.6. Marketing agreement. (a) The Authority shall enter into a marketing agreement with a not-for-profit organization headquartered in Chicago and recognized by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity as a certified local tourism and convention …

(70 ILCS 210/5.7) Sec. 5.7. Naming rights. (a) The Authority may grant naming rights to the grounds, buildings, and facilities of the Authority. The Authority shall have all powers necessary to grant the license and enter into any agreements and execute any documents necessary to…

(70 ILCS 210/6) (from Ch. 85, par. 1226) Sec. 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: Laws 1955, p. 1125.)

(70 ILCS 210/6.1) (from Ch. 85, par. 1226.1) Sec. 6.1. The Authority shall annually develop and adopt a financial plan covering a period of at least 3 fiscal years. The Authority shall adopt within 60 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1985 a financial plan c…

(70 ILCS 210/7) (from Ch. 85, par. 1227) Sec. 7. The Authority shall have power to acquire and accept by purchase, lease, gift, or otherwise any property or rights from any person or persons or any governmental agency useful for its purposes, including, but not limited to, Navy P…

(70 ILCS 210/8) (from Ch. 85, par. 1228) Sec. 8. The Authority shall have the power to apply for and accept grants, loans, or appropriations from any governmental agency to be used for any of the purposes of the Authority and to enter into any agreement with that governmental age…

(70 ILCS 210/9) (from Ch. 85, par. 1229) Sec. 9. 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, against loss of use and occupancy, against employers' liability, agai…

(70 ILCS 215/1) (from Ch. 85, par. 1250.1) Sec. 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Fair and Exposition Authority Reconstruction Act". (Source: Laws 1967, p. 2350.)

(70 ILCS 215/10) (from Ch. 85, par. 1250.10) Sec. 10. 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, savings bank…

(70 ILCS 215/2) (from Ch. 85, par. 1250.2) Sec. 2. As used in this Act: "Authority" means the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority created by the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority Act. "Board" means the governing and administrative body of the Metropolitan Pier and…

(70 ILCS 215/3) (from Ch. 85, par. 1250.3) Sec. 3. The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority is authorized to borrow money and issue bonds in a total amount not to exceed $40,000,000 for the purpose of reconstructing the convention hall and exposition building known as McCor…

(70 ILCS 215/4) (from Ch. 85, par. 1250.4) Sec. 4. The bonds shall mature not more than 10 years from the date of issuance, but shall be callable sooner at the option of the Authority, and shall bear interest at a rate not to exceed the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authori…

(70 ILCS 215/5) (from Ch. 85, par. 1250.5) Sec. 5. The bonds shall be dated, issued and sold from time to time in such amounts as may be necessary to provide sufficient money for the purpose provided for in Section 3 and for the funding of the interest on such bonds for the perio…

(70 ILCS 215/6) (from Ch. 85, par. 1250.6) Sec. 6. The bonds shall be sold by the Authority in such manner as the Board may determine at not less than 95% of par. (Source: Laws 1967, p. 2350.)

(70 ILCS 215/7) (from Ch. 85, par. 1250.7) Sec. 7. Such bonds may be in such form, may have such interest coupons, may carry such registration privileges, may be executed in such manner, may be payable at such place or places, may be subject to redemption in such manner and upon …

(70 ILCS 215/8) (from Ch. 85, par. 1250.8) Sec. 8. Appropriations may be made from time to time by the General Assembly to the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority for the payment of principal and interest of bonds of the Authority issued under the provisions of this Act an…

(70 ILCS 215/9) (from Ch. 85, par. 1250.9) Sec. 9. Under no circumstances shall any bonds issued by the Authority pursuant to this Act be or become an indebtedness or obligation of the State of Illinois or of any other political subdivision of or municipality within the State, no…

(70 ILCS 405/1) (from Ch. 5, par. 106) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Soil and Water Conservation Districts Act". (Source: P.A. 80-159.)

(70 ILCS 405/10) (from Ch. 5, par. 115) Sec. 10. Findings and determinations of Department. After such hearing, if the Department determines upon the facts presented at such hearing and upon such other relevant facts and information as may be available that there is need in the i…

(70 ILCS 405/11) (from Ch. 5, par. 116) Sec. 11. Determination of administrative practicability and feasibility. After the Department has made and recorded a determination that there is need, in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare, for the organization of a distric…

(70 ILCS 405/12) (from Ch. 5, par. 117) Sec. 12. Conduct of referenda. The Department shall pay all expenses for the issuance of such notices and the conduct of such hearings and referenda and shall supervise the conduct of such hearings and referenda. It shall issue appropriate …

(70 ILCS 405/13) (from Ch. 5, par. 118) Sec. 13. Recordation and determination. The Department shall publish the result of such referendum. If a majority of the owners of land lying within the district voted in favor of the creation of the district, and if the Department determin…

(70 ILCS 405/14) (from Ch. 5, par. 119) Sec. 14. Organization of district. If the Department shall determine that the operation of the proposed district is administratively practicable and feasible, it shall appoint 2 temporary directors, who shall hold office until the election …

(70 ILCS 405/15) (from Ch. 5, par. 120) Sec. 15. Certificate of organization. The Secretary of State shall examine the application and statement and, if he finds that the name proposed for the district is not identical with that of any other district of this State or so nearly si…

(70 ILCS 405/15.01) (from Ch. 5, par. 120.1) Sec. 15.01. Whenever it is desired to change the name of an existing district the directors shall submit the proposed new name to the Department, together with their reasons for desiring the change. If the Department approves the chang…

(70 ILCS 405/16) (from Ch. 5, par. 121) Sec. 16. Subsequent petitions. No subsequent petitions covering the same or substantially the same land shall be filed within one year after the denial of a preceding petition. (Source: Laws 1937, p. 10.)