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The United States Census Bureau has determined that Illinois has 3,227 special-purpose governments as of June 30, 2012; the most of any U.S. state. [1] The Office of the Illinois Comptroller, which uses a broader definition that includes special districts without budget autonomy, determined the state has 4,755 as of December 2015. [2]
This category is for special-purpose districts in Illinois, such as those described in chapter 70 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes. For educational districts, see Category:Community colleges in Illinois and Category:School districts in Illinois .
Illinois has the most special purpose districts of any U.S. state. The exact number depends on how one defines a “special purpose district.” The United States Census Bureau has determined that Illinois has 3,227 special purpose governments as of June 30, 2012. [13]
Special districts in the United States are founded by some level of government in accordance with state law [8] (either constitutional amendment, general law, or special acts) [9] and exist in all states. Special districts are legally separate entities with at least some corporate powers. [10]
Illinois state law is promulgated under the Illinois State Constitution. The Illinois Compiled Statutes (ILCS) form the general statutory law. The case law of the Illinois Supreme Court and state appellate courts is currently published online under a public domain reporting system. Interpretations of law and conflicts among the various levels ...
(The Center Square) – Starting Jan. 1, Illinois schools will be face new mandates and bans. State Sen. Rachel Ventura, D-Joliet, sponsored a bill requiring school districts to provide students ...
Each Senate district is divided into two adjacent House districts. The General Assembly meets in the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. Its session laws are generally adopted by majority vote in both houses, and upon gaining the assent of the Governor of Illinois. They are published in the official Laws of Illinois. [1] [2]
Nov. 28—The possibility of high school football in Illinois going to a district format is once again up for a vote. The IHSA announced on Tuesday morning it has advanced 14 proposals through its ...