Illinois § 21-2
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 21-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-2.
Ordinance for submission. This article shall not be in force in the city of Chicago until the question of its adoption shall first have been submitted to the electors of such city and approved by a majority of those voting on the question. The city council of the city of Chicago, by ordinance passed at least thirty days prior to the submission of the question, may direct that the question of the adoption of this Article in place of Article XII of "An Act to provide for the incorporation of cities and villages", approved April 10, 1872, as amended, by the city of Chicago be submitted to popular vote at any general, city, or special election in and for the entire city. The city clerk of the city of Chicago shall promptly certify the passage of such ordinance to the proper election officials, and it shall thereupon be the duty of such election officials to submit the question of the adoption of this article by the city of Chicago, to popular vote. (Source: Laws 1941, vol. 2, p. 19.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 21-2
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 21-2 cover?
Section 21-2 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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