Illinois Statutes Chapter 70. Special Districts § 2605/60. Des Plaines River

(a) That the Sanitary District of Chicago is hereby authorized and empowered to remove obstructions from the Des Plaines River by excavating, dredging or filling, within the territorial limits of such Sanitary District whenever it shall be necessary for the purpose of preventing a nuisance therein.

(b) That the said Sanitary District of Chicago shall exercise the authority granted herein as a temporary measure only during such time or times when said Sanitary District shall be unable by reason of the limitations of its construction program to build intercepting sewers for the purpose of preventing the sewage originating within the territorial limits of the Sanitary District from flowing into the said Des Plaines River.

(c) That the Sanitary District of Chicago is hereby authorized and empowered to do all necessary things, take all necessary action, and provide all necessary funds to make this Act effective.