Illinois § 18-70
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 18-70, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-70.
More than 5% increase; notice and hearing required. If the estimate of the corporate authority made as provided in Section 18-60 is more than 105% of the amount extended or estimated to be extended, plus any amount abated by the corporate authority prior to extension, upon the final aggregate levy of the preceding year, exclusive of election costs, the corporate authority shall give public notice of and hold a public hearing on its intent to adopt an aggregate levy in an amount which is more than 105% of the amount extended or estimated to be extended upon the final aggregate levy extensions, plus any amount abated, exclusive of election costs, for the preceding year. The hearing shall not coincide with the hearing on the proposed budget of the taxing district. (Source: P.A. 86-957; 88-455.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 18-70
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 18-70 cover?
Section 18-70 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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