Illinois Compiled Statutes
65 ILCS 5/11-60-2 (2026)
The corporate authorities of each municipality may define, prevent, and abate nuisances
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(65 ILCS 5/11-60-2)
(from Ch. 24, par. 11-60-2)
Sec. 11-60-2.
The corporate authorities of each municipality may
define, prevent, and abate nuisances.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)
(65 ILCS 5/Art 11 prec Div 61 heading)
PUBLIC WORKS, BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY
EMINENT DOMAIN AND PUBLIC WORKS - GENERAL
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(65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 61 heading) DIVISION 61.
GENERAL EMINENT DOMAIN POWER
AND POWER TO PURCHASE ON CONTRACT
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Notes of Decisions
Cited in 10
cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2004–2025 · leading case: Vill. of DePue, Ill. v. Exxon Mobil Corp., 537 F.3d 775 (7th Cir. 2008).
Vill. of DePue, Ill. v. Exxon Mobil Corp., 537 F.3d 775 (7th Cir. 2008). “See 65 ILCS 5/11-60-2 (“The corporate authorities of each municipality may define, prevent, and abate nuisances.”
Vill. of Sugar Grove v. Rich, 808 N.E.2d 525 (Ill. App. Ct. 2004). “Section 11-5-2 of the Municipal Code provides that "the corporate authorities of each municipality may prevent or suppress riots, routs, affrays, noises, disturbances, trespasses, and disorderly assemblies in any public or private place." 65 ILCS 5/11-5-2 (West 2002). Section…”
Vill. of Northfield v. BP Am., Inc., 933 N.E.2d 413 (Ill. App. Ct. 2010). “In this case, the Village contends that its enactment of the ordinance in question was authorized by section 11-60-2 of the Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/11-60-2 (West 2008)). Section 11-60-2 of the Municipal Code provides that "the corporate authorities of each municipality may…”
Youngberg v. Vill. of Round Lake Beach, 2017 IL App (2d) 160539 (Ill. App. Ct. 2017). “Although the Village has statutory authority to “define, prevent, and abate nuisances” (65 ILCS 5/11-60-2 (West 2014)), Youngberg contends that the Village has not done so in a manner that applies to this case.”
The Vill. of LaFayette v. Brown, 2015 IL App (3d) 130445 (Ill. App. Ct. 2015). “While the Village clearly has the authority to enact a nuisance ordinance (see 65 ILCS 5/11-60-2 (West 2012)) (providing that the “corporate authorities of each municipality may define, prevent, 4 and abate nuisances”), the legislature has limited this authority in certain…”
Youngberg v. The Vill. of Round Lake Beach, 2017 IL App (2d) 160539 (Ill. App. Ct. 2017). “Although the Village has statutory authority to “define, prevent, and abate nuisances” (65 ILCS 5/11-60-2 (West 2014)), Youngberg contends that the Village has not done so in a manner that applies to this case.”
Vill. of Chadwick v. Nelson, 2017 IL App (2d) 170064 (Ill. App. Ct. 2017). “That is because the legislature, through the Illinois Municipal Code, has specifically empowered local authorities to "define, prevent, and abate nuisances" as each locality sees fit ( 65 ILCS 5/11-60-2 (West 2014) ) and, historically, a locality's determination as to what…”
Vill. of Chadwick v. Nelson, 2017 IL App (2d) 170064 (Ill. App. Ct. 2018). “That is because the legislature, through the Illinois Municipal Code, has specifically empowered local authorities to “define, prevent, and abate nuisances” as each locality sees fit (65 ILCS 5/11-60-2 (West 2014)), and historically, a locality’s determination as to what…”
Cicero Gas & Food Inc. v. City of Chicago, 2025 IL App (1st) 242397-U (Ill. App. Ct. 2025). “” 65 ILCS 5/11-60-2 (West 2020). To this effect, the City’s municipal ordinance provides for summary closures of businesses that create a “public nuisance” by way of a “public safety threat.”
Vill. Depue IL v. Exxon Mobil Corp (7th Cir. 2008). “See 65 ILCS 5/11-60-2 (“The corporate authorities of each municipality may define, prevent, and abate nuisances.”
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