Illinois Statutes

§ 120-10 — Method of acquiring land

Illinois § 120-10
JurisdictionIllinois
TopicGOVERNMENT
Ch. 60TOWNSHIPS
Act 60 ILCS 1/Township Code.
Art.Article 120 - Township Parks

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Bluebook
60 Ill. Comp. Stat. 120-10 (2026).

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A township desiring to procure lands for park purposes under this Article may purchase the lands from the owner or owners or, in the discretion of the township board, may acquire the lands by the exercise of the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by the laws of this State for taking or damaging private property for public purposes. A township may not utilize eminent domain powers with respect to lands located within the boundaries of a municipality that is served by a municipal recreation department, or a park district.

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Legislative History

(Source: P.A. 94-622, eff. 8-18-05.)

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