Illinois Compiled Statutes
65 ILCS 5/11-91-2 (2026)
Except in cases where the deed, or other instrument, dedicating a street or alley, or part thereof, has expressly provided for a specific devolution of the title thereto upon the abandonment or vacation thereof, whenever any street or alley, or any part thereof, is vacated under or by virtue of any ordinance of any municipality, the title to the land included within the street or alley, or part thereof, so vacated, vests in the then owners of the land abutting thereon, in the same proportions and to the same extent, as though the street or alley has been dedicated by a common law plat (as distinguished from a statutory plat) and as though the fee of the street or alley had been acquired by the owners as a part of the land abutting on the street or alley
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(65 ILCS 5/11-91-2)
(from Ch. 24, par. 11-91-2)
Sec. 11-91-2.
Except in cases where the deed, or other instrument,
dedicating a street or alley, or part thereof, has expressly provided for a
specific devolution of the title thereto upon the abandonment or vacation
thereof, whenever any street or alley, or any part thereof, is vacated
under or by virtue of any ordinance of any municipality, the title to the
land included within the street or alley, or part thereof, so vacated,
vests in the then owners of the land abutting thereon, in the same
proportions and to the same extent, as though the street or alley has been
dedicated by a common law plat (as distinguished from a statutory plat) and
as though the fee of the street or alley had been acquired by the owners as
a part of the land abutting on the street or alley.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)
(65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 91.1 heading) DIVISION 91.1.
PERSONS DISPLACED BY FEDERAL AID SYSTEM OF STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS
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Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3
cases, 1999–2000 · leading case: Chavda v. Wolak, 721 N.E.2d 1137 (Ill. 1999).
Chavda v. Wolak, 721 N.E.2d 1137 (Ill. 1999). “Defendants filed a counterclaim, arguing that the amended section 11-91-1 is unconstitutionally vague because it conflicts with section 11-91-2 of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/11-91-2 (West 1998) (providing that, upon vacation of a street or alley, title vests…”
Marlow v. Malone, 734 N.E.2d 195 (Ill. App. Ct. 2000). “See 605 ILCS 5/9-127 (West 1998); 65 ILCS 5/11-91-2 (West 1998). However, rights created under federal statute are not governed by state law.”
Marlow v. Malone (Ill. App. Ct. 2000). “See 605 ILCS 5/9-127 (West 1998); 65 ILCS 5/11-91-2 (West 1998). However, rights created under federal statute are not governed by state law.”
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