The city may exercise the right of eminent domain by condemnation proceedings in conformity with the provisions of the constitution and statutes of the State of Illinois for the acquirement of property useful, advantageous or desirable for municipal purposes or public welfare.
65 ILCS 20/21-19
Eminent domain
Known as the Revised Cities and Villages Act
The act spans §§ 65-20-0-01 to 65-20-21-9 (53 sections).
Laws 1947, p. 497.
Official source: Illinois General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Illinois statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.