(5 ILCS 225/3) (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 603)

Sec. 3. For the purpose of acquiring, constructing, owning, operating, extending, reconstructing, maintaining, improving, and subsidizing railroad passenger service, and promoting efficient transportation systems within the State, two or more units of local government and universities by resolution or ordinance approved by a majority vote of their respective governing authorities, may associate and join together by agreement or contract.

(Source: P.A. 77-182.)