Illinois Statutes Chapter 65. Municipalities § 5/11-68-4. Duties of board

(1) select a suitable site of not more than 10 acres in area, within or without the city, for a stadium and athletic field for the city;

(2) acquire title to the site so selected by accepting a donation or legacy or by purchase or condemnation under the eminent domain laws of this State;

(3) erect a stadium on the site so selected and lay it out as an athletic field for the use of the public;

(4) maintain, manage, and control the stadium and athletic field and make and enforce proper rules and regulations for its beneficial use.