Illinois § 12
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 12, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12.
The title to all lands, property and funds of every description now owned or held by the park districts and corporate authorities superseded by the Chicago Park District shall be vested in the Chicago Park District, and funds held by any such superseded park districts or corporate authorities for a particular purpose shall be set aside and used by the Chicago Park District only for the purpose originally designated. Any surplus of such funds remaining after accomplishing such purpose shall become a part of the general corporate fund of the Chicago Park District. Any property or funds held by any of the park districts or corporate authorities superseded by the Chicago Park District upon any special expressed trust shall be held by said Chicago Park District under such trust. The proceeds of taxes and special assessments, levied before this Act takes effect, shall be applied to the purposes for which they were levied or imposed. Any surplus of such proceeds available after application to and completion of such purposes shall revert to and become a part of the general corporate fund of the Chicago Park District. (Source: Laws 1935, p. 1043.)
Source: official Illinois text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 12
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 12 cover?
Section 12 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 § 12?
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