Illinois § 3-142
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3-142, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-142.
Payment of benefits - funds insufficient. Any police officer and any eligible surviving spouse, child or children, or dependent parent of the officer to whom the board has ordered benefits to be paid, shall receive a yearly benefit payable in 12 equal monthly installments, which shall be the aggregate amount to which they are entitled. If at any time there is not sufficient money in the fund to pay the benefits under this Article the city council or board of trustees of the municipality shall make every legal effort to replenish the fund so that all beneficiaries may receive the amounts to which they are entitled. (Source: P.A. 96-1517, eff. 2-4-11.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 3-142
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3-142 cover?
Section 3-142 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 § 3-142?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 3-142 apply to my situation?
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