(65 ILCS 5/11-61-1) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-61-1)
Sec. 11-61-1.
The corporate authorities of each municipality 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 including property in unincorporated
areas outside of but adjacent and contiguous to the municipality where
required for street or highway purposes by the municipality.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 2425.)
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