Illinois § 11-57-1
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 11-57-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-57-1.
The corporate authorities may compel railroad companies to raise or lower their tracks to conform to any grade which, at any time, is established by a municipality. Where the tracks run lengthwise of any street or alley, the companies shall keep their tracks on a level with the street surface, so that the tracks may be crossed at any place on that street or alley. The corporate authorities may compel railroad companies to make, open, and repair ditches, drains, sewers, and culverts along and under their tracks, so that water cannot stand on their property, and so that the natural drainage of adjacent property is not impeded. (Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 11-57-1
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 11-57-1 cover?
Section 11-57-1 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.
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