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Constitution of the State of Illinois Art. VIII, § 1. General Provisions

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Public funds, property or credit shall be used only for public purposes.

(b) The State, units of local government and school districts shall incur obligations for payment or make payments from public funds only as authorized by law or ordinance.

(c) Reports and records of the obligation, receipt and use of public funds of the State, units of local government and school districts are public records available for inspection by the public according to law.

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