No conduct constitutes an offense unless it is described as an offense in this Code or in another statute of this State. However, this provision does not affect the power of a court to punish for contempt or to employ any sanction authorized by law for the enforcement of an order or civil judgment.
720 ILCS 5/1-3
Applicability of common law
Known as the Criminal Code
The act spans §§ 720-5-1-1 to 720-5-1-8 (7 sections).
P.A. 79-1360.
Official source: Illinois General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Illinois statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.