Illinois § 1
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1.
Where, in any municipality having 15,000 or fewer inhabitants and located in a county having more than 3,000,000 inhabitants, prior to the time this Act becomes effective, the corporate authorities of the municipality adopted an ordinance levying a tax for corporate purposes and filed a certified copy of that ordinance with the county clerk on or before June 1, 1989, that ordinance and any tax levied and extended pursuant thereto are declared to be legal and valid, notwithstanding that the ordinance was not adopted or filed with the county clerk within the time otherwise required by law. (Source: P.A. 86-330.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 1
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1 cover?
Section 1 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 1?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1" (Illinois). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Illinois law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Illinois official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Illinois attorney.
How does Illinois § 1 apply to my situation?
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