Illinois Compiled Statutes 735 ILCS 30/90-5-20 – Home rule
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 735 ILCS 30/90-5-20
- State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
The authorization of the use of eminent domain proceedings to take or damage property is an exclusive power and function of the State. No condemning authority, including a home rule unit, may exercise the power of eminent domain otherwise than as provided in this Act. This Act is a denial and limitation of home rule powers and functions under subsection (h) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution.