55 ILCS 5/ Counties Code.

(55 ILCS 5/5-6005) (from Ch. 34, par. 5-6005)

Sec. 5-6005. Amendments to codes or public records. Any amendment which may be made to any code or public record incorporated by reference by a county hereunder, may be likewise adopted by reference provided that the required number of amended or corrected copies are filed with the county clerk for inspection, use, and examination by the public. Ordinances or resolutions adopting amendments by reference shall be required to be published as any other ordinances or resolutions of the county and the requirement as to prior filing before passage shall apply likewise to amendments.

(Source: P.A. 86-962.)

(55 ILCS 5/5-6006) (from Ch. 34, par. 5-6006)

Sec. 5-6006. Ratification of previous adoptions by reference. Any county which has heretofore enacted a code or public record by reference thereto shall not be required to re-enact such code or public record by reason of this Division, and all previous incorporations by reference which would have been valid if this Division had then been in effect, are hereby ratified and declared effective, provided, however, that the requisite number of copies are forthwith filed with the county clerk, if they have not already been so filed.

(Source: P.A. 86-962.)

(55 ILCS 5/5-6008)

Sec. 5-6008. Building permits. Once a building permit is issued, the applicable building codes of any unit of local government that are in effect at the time of the issuance of the permit shall be the only building codes that apply for the duration of the building permit.

(Source: P.A. 95-512, eff. 1-1-08.)

(55 ILCS 5/Div. 5-7 heading) Division 5-7. Nonsectarian Hospitals

(55 ILCS 5/5-7001) (from Ch. 34, par. 5-7001)

Sec. 5-7001. Tax for maintaining public nonsectarian hospitals. Each county board, subject to the provisions of Section 5-7002, has power to levy a tax of not to exceed .25%, or the rate limit in effect on July 1, 1967, whichever is greater, of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, annually on all taxable property of the county, for the purpose of maintaining public nonsectarian hospitals located in the county. Such tax shall be levied and collected in like manner as the general taxes of the county, and shall, when collected, be paid into the "Hospital Fund", which fund is hereby created. Such tax shall be in addition to all other taxes which the county is now, or hereafter may be, authorized to levy on the aggregate valuation of the property within the county and shall not be included in any tax limitation of rate upon which taxes are required to be extended but shall be excluded therefrom and in addition thereto. The foregoing limitations upon tax rates, insofar as they are applicable to counties of less than 1,000,000 population, may be increased or decreased under the referendum provisions of the General Revenue Law of Illinois.

For the purposes of this Division the words, "public nonsectarian hospital", shall be construed to include community hospitals operated on a non-profit basis, which are required by the terms of any contract to receive and care for acutely ill patients up to 25 per cent of the service rendered by such hospital expressed in terms of patient-days, regardless of whether the hospital receives compensation from such patients for the services rendered.

(Source: P.A. 86-962.)

(55 ILCS 5/5-7002) (from Ch. 34, par. 5-7002)

Sec. 5-7002. Election for tax levy. When a county board passes a resolution asking that an annual tax may be levied for the purpose of maintaining public nonsectarian hospitals in the county, and so instructs the county clerk, the county board shall certify the resolution and the proposition to the proper election officials, who shall submit the proposition at an election in accordance with the general election law. The proposition shall be in substantially the following form:

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Shall.... County levy an

annual tax of not to exceed YES

.25 per cent for the purpose ----------------------------

of maintaining public NO

nonsectarian hospitals?

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If a majority of all the votes cast upon the proposition are for the levy of such tax, the county board may thereafter annually levy such tax, and thereafter the county board shall, in the annual appropriation bill, appropriate from such fund such sum or sums of money as may be deemed necessary to defray necessary expenses and liabilities of such hospitals.

(Source: P.A. 86-962.)

(55 ILCS 5/5-7003) (from Ch. 34, par. 5-7003)

Sec. 5-7003. Discontinuance of tax. When 100 legal voters of any county which has adopted the provisions of this Division presents a petition to the county clerk, requesting that the levying of a tax annually in such county for the purpose of maintaining public nonsectarian hospitals be discontinued, the county clerk shall certify the proposition to any board of election commissioners in the county and he and they shall submit the proposition at an election in accordance with the general election law. The proposition shall be substantially in the following form:

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Shall .... County discontinue

the levying of an annual YES

tax for the purpose of ----------------------

maintaining public NO

nonsectarian hospitals?

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If a majority of all the votes cast upon the proposition are for the discontinuance of the levying of such tax, the county board shall not thereafter levy such tax unless a proposition authorizing such levy again receives a majority of all the votes cast upon the proposition as prescribed by Section 5-7002.

(Source: P.A. 86-962.)

(55 ILCS 5/Div. 5-8 heading) Division 5-8. Garbage Disposal

(55 ILCS 5/5-8001) (from Ch. 34, par. 5-8001)

Sec. 5-8001. Definitions. As used in this Division: "Garbage" means any refuse products or materials including but not limited to the following: putrescible animal and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking, sale or consumption of food; animal excretion; glass or metal containers, products or objects discarded as no longer useable; paper, wood, and cardboard waste; uprooted weeds, grass clippings, leaves and the like; ashes and cinders; discarded furniture or clothing; and dead animals. The term "garbage" does not include human excretion in the form of body waste.

"Garbage disposal area" means any area within a county but outside any city, village or incorporated town in such county to which garbage is hauled for disposal. The term does not include the area on any person's land used for disposal of garbage from such person's own household, nor does it include areas maintained by any incorporated city, village or town.

(Source: P.A. 86-962.)

(55 ILCS 5/5-8002) (from Ch. 34, par. 5-8002)

Sec. 5-8002. Rules and regulations; licenses. The county board in any county is authorized to:

(1) license annually garbage disposal areas. License forms shall be supplied by the county board and shall provide for the following information: name and address of the applicant; name and address of the owner of the land where the garbage disposal area is located; a description of the location of the property to be used; the method to be used in disposing of the garbage and the approximate amount of garbage to be disposed of weekly.

(2) license annually vehicles of any kind which are used in hauling garbage to such disposal areas except such vehicles owned or operated by any incorporated city, village or town used in hauling garbage to any garbage disposal area maintained by such city, village or town. License forms shall be furnished by the county board and shall provide for the following information: name and address of hauler; a description of the vehicle; the place where such vehicle is kept when not in use.

(3) make rules and regulations pertaining to and provide for inspections of garbage disposal areas and garbage hauling vehicles to insure reasonable health standards.

(Source: P.A. 86-962.)

(55 ILCS 5/5-8003) (from Ch. 34, par. 5-8003)

Sec. 5-8003. Fees. The county board in any county may fix the annual amounts of fees, terms and manner of issuing and revoking licenses provided for in this Division and for such purpose may, by ordinance definition, subclassify the types of licenses authorized by this Division. The fees for licenses shall not exceed the following:

(1) For each garbage disposal area, $500 per annum.

(2) For each vehicle used in hauling garbage to a garbage disposal area, $50 per vehicle per annum.

(Source: P.A. 86-962.)

(55 ILCS 5/5-8004) (from Ch. 34, par. 5-8004)

Sec. 5-8004. Local option. Any county board desiring to avail its county of the provisions of this Division may do so by ordinance. Such ordinance shall also set out the rules and regulations adopted by the county board under the authority granted in this Division. Such ordinance shall be placed on file in the office of the clerk of the county and shall be open for inspection by the public. At least 30 days prior to the enacting of such an ordinance, the county board shall cause the ordinance to be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the county.

(Source: P.A. 86-962.)

(55 ILCS 5/5-8005) (from Ch. 34, par. 5-8005)

Sec. 5-8005. Inspection. The county board or any of its authorized agents shall have authority to inspect at any time or place any vehicle used in hauling garbage or any garbage disposal area.

(Source: P.A. 86-962.)

(55 ILCS 5/5-8006) (from Ch. 34, par. 5-8006)

Sec. 5-8006. Penalties for violations. Any person who violates any ordinance, rule, or regulation adopted pursuant to this Division commits a petty offense and may be punished by a suspension of any license held.

(Source: P.A. 86-962.)

(55 ILCS 5/5-8007) (from Ch. 34, par. 5-8007)

Sec. 5-8007. In any review proceeding of a decision of the county board made pursuant to this Division, the plaintiff in the review proceeding shall pay to the county the cost of preparing and certifying the record of proceedings. Should the plaintiff in the review proceeding fail to make payment, the provisions of Section 3-109 of the Code of Civil Procedure, as now or hereafter amended, shall apply.

(Source: P.A. 86-1028; 87-435.)

(55 ILCS 5/Div. 5-9 heading) Division 5-9. Motor Vehicle Races and Stunts

(55 ILCS 5/5-9001) (from Ch. 34, par. 5-9001)

Sec. 5-9001. Necessity of permit. In counties having a population of 500,000 or less inhabitants, no person, other than a county fair association, state fair or other not for profit association or corporation, shall hold any motor vehicle race or motor vehicle stunt event unless he obtains a written permit to do so from the county board of such county wherein the race or event is to take place.

(Source: P.A. 86-962.)

(55 ILCS 5/5-9002) (from Ch. 34, par. 5-9002)

Sec. 5-9002. Fees. Each county board shall fix a permit fee not to exceed $100 for all races and events held by a person, other than a county fair association, state fair or other not for profit association or corporation, on a single day. Each permit shall specify the day or days for which the permit is effective. Provided, however, that if the race or event for which such permit is issued, is rained out or postponed for other good cause shown, the permit shall be valid for use within the next 8 days of the date specified in the permit. No permit shall be issued unless the fee is fully paid in advance of issuance. The county board shall pay one-half of each fee into the county treasury and shall transfer the remainder to the road and bridge fund of the township or road district wherein the race or event takes place.

(Source: P.A. 86-962.)

(55 ILCS 5/Div. 5-10 heading) Division 5-10. Dance Halls and Road Houses

(55 ILCS 5/5-10001) (from Ch. 34, par. 5-10001)

Sec. 5-10001. License required. It shall hereafter be unlawful for any person or persons to operate or maintain a public dance hall or road house for the use of the general public outside of the limits of any city, village or incorporated town without first obtaining a license therefor from the county board of the county where the public dance hall is situated, in accordance with the provisions of this Division.

(Source: P.A. 86-962.)

(55 ILCS 5/5-10002) (from Ch. 34, par. 5-10002)

Sec. 5-10002. Issuance of license. Power is hereby granted to the county boards of the several counties of the State to issue the license provided for in this Division, and to revoke the same for the causes herein provided. The license shall expire at the end of one year from the date it is issued. Old licenses may be renewed for the period of one year on application being made therefor to the county board.

(Source: P.A. 86-962.)

(55 ILCS 5/5-10003) (from Ch. 34, par. 5-10003)

Sec. 5-10003. Operation without license. Any person or persons operating or maintaining a dance hall, or road house at the time this Division takes effect, shall be privileged to continue the operation and maintenance of such dance hall without a license, until the county board at its next regular meeting shall have issued or refused a license under the other provisions of this Division; and it is further provided that the operator or maintainor of such dance hall or road house shall make an application for a yearly license at said meeting, or cease operating or maintaining such dance hall, or road house.

(Source: P.A. 86-962.)

(55 ILCS 5/5-10004) (from Ch. 34, par. 5-10004)

Sec. 5-10004. Qualifications for license. A license to operate or maintain a dance hall may be issued by the county board to any citizen, firm, or corporation of the State:

(1) who submits a written application for a license, which application shall state, and the applicant shall state under oath:

(a) the name, address, and residence of the applicant, and the length of time he has lived at that residence;

(b) the place of birth of the applicant and, if the applicant is a naturalized citizen, the time and place of such naturalization;

(c) whether the applicant has a prior felony conviction; and

(d) the location of the place or building where the applicant intends to operate or maintain the dance hall; and

(2) who establishes:

(a) that he is a person of good moral character; and

(b) that the place or building where the dance hall or road house is to be operated or maintained reasonably conforms to all laws and health and fire regulations applicable thereto, is properly ventilated and supplied with separate and sufficient toilet arrangements for each sex, and is a safe and proper place or building for a public dance hall or road house.

(Source: P.A. 102-558, eff. 8-20-21.)

(55 ILCS 5/5-10004a)

Sec. 5-10004a. Applicant convictions.

(a) Applicants shall not be required to report the following information and the following information shall not be considered in connection with an application for a license under this Act:

(1) Juvenile adjudications of delinquent minors, as defined in Section 5-105 of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987, subject to the restrictions set forth in Section 5-130 of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987.

(2) Law enforcement records, court records, and conviction records of an individual who was 17 years old at the time of the offense and before January 1, 2014, unless the nature of the offense required the individual to be tried as an adult.

(3) Records of arrest not followed by a conviction.

(4) Convictions overturned by a higher court.

(5) Convictions or arrests that have been sealed or expunged.

(b) No application for a license under this Division shall be denied by reason of a finding of lack of good moral character when the finding is based upon the fact that the applicant has previously been convicted of one or more criminal offenses.

(c) The county board, upon finding that an applicant for a license under this Act has a prior conviction for a felony, shall consider any evidence of rehabilitation and mitigating factors contained in the applicant's record, including any of the following factors and evidence, to determine if a license may be denied because the conviction will impair the ability of the applicant to engage in the position for which a license is sought:

(1) the lack of direct relation of the offense for which the applicant was previously convicted to the duties, functions, and responsibilities of the position for which a license is sought;

(2) whether 5 years since a felony conviction or 3 years since release from confinement for the conviction, whichever is later, have passed without a subsequent conviction;

(3) if the applicant was previously licensed or employed in this State or other states or jurisdictions, then the lack of prior misconduct arising from or related to the licensed position or position of employment;

(4) the age of the person at the time of the criminal offense;

(5) successful completion of sentence and, for applicants serving a term of parole or probation, a progress report provided by the applicant's probation or parole officer that documents the applicant's compliance with conditions of supervision;

(6) evidence of the applicant's present fitness and professional character;

(7) evidence of rehabilitation or rehabilitative effort during or after incarceration, or during or after a term of supervision, including, but not limited to, a certificate of good conduct under Section 5-5.5-25 of the Unified Code of Corrections or a certificate of relief from disabilities under Section 5-5.5-10 of the Unified Code of Corrections; and

(8) any other mitigating factors that contribute to the person's potential and current ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position for which a license or employment is sought.

(d) If the county board refuses to issue a license to an applicant, then the county board shall notify the applicant of the denial in writing with the following included in the notice of denial:

(1) a statement about the decision to refuse to issue a license;

(2) a list of the convictions that the county board determined will impair the applicant's ability to engage in the position for which a license is sought;

(3) a list of convictions that formed the sole or partial basis for the refusal to issue a license; and

(4) a summary of the appeal process or the earliest the applicant may reapply for a license, whichever is applicable.

(e) No later than May 1 of each year, the board must prepare, publicly announce, and publish a report of summary statistical information relating to new and renewal license applications during the preceding calendar year. Each report shall show, at a minimum:

(1) the number of applicants for a new or renewal license under this Act within the previous calendar year;

(2) the number of applicants for a new or renewal license under this Act within the previous calendar year who had any criminal conviction;

(3) the number of applicants for a new or renewal license under this Act in the previous calendar year who were granted a license;

(4) the number of applicants for a new or renewal license with a criminal conviction who were granted a license under this Act within the previous calendar year;

(5) the number of applicants for a new or renewal license under this Act within the previous calendar year who were denied a license; and

(6) the number of applicants for a new or renewal license with a criminal conviction who were denied a license under this Act in the previous calendar year in whole or in part because of a prior conviction.

(Source: P.A. 100-286, eff. 1-1-18.)

(55 ILCS 5/5-10005) (from Ch. 34, par. 5-10005)

Sec. 5-10005. Investigation of application; fee. The county board may make a thorough investigation to determine the fitness of the applicant and the truth of the statements made in and accompanying the application, but its decision on an application to issue or renew a license shall be rendered within 30 days after the application is received; the license fee required under the provisions of this Division shall not exceed $25 in counties of less than 200,000 population, and shall not exceed $50 in counties of more than 200,000 population.

(Source: P.A. 86-962.)

(55 ILCS 5/5-10006) (from Ch. 34, par. 5-10006)

Sec. 5-10006. Hours of operation. All dance halls and road houses subject to the provisions of this Division shall be open to the public only during reasonable hours, and the county board may designate such reasonable hours and establish such other rules and regulations as tend to promote good order and morals.

(Source: P.A. 86-962.)

(55 ILCS 5/5-10007) (from Ch. 34, par. 5-10007)

Sec. 5-10007. Revocation of license. The president of the county board may revoke the license of any licensee:

(1) Who knowingly permits any person under sixteen years of age to be present in or to frequent such dance hall or road house, unless accompanied by his parent or legal guardian or proper escort, male or female.

(2) When the dance hall or road house, as operated and maintained, unreasonably and needlessly disturbs the peace of the neighborhood.

(3) When disorderly or immoral practices are permitted, or intoxicating liquor is sold on the premises.

(4) When circumstances happen or become known to the county board, which, had they happened or been known at the time of the application for the license, would have legally justified the county board in refusing the license.

(5) When such dance hall or road house is opened or remains open outside the hours designated by the county board.

(6) When the licensee violates any of the rules and regulations issued by the county board.

When any license is revoked by the county board it shall not issue a license to operate a dance hall or road house on such premises until after a period of three months have elapsed.

(Source: P.A. 86-962.)