(30 ILCS 740/2-17) (from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 678)

Sec. 2-17. County authorization to provide public transportation and to receive funds from appropriations to apply for funding in connection therewith.

(a) Any county or counties may, by ordinance, operate or otherwise provide for public transportation within such county or counties. In order to so provide for such public transportation, any county or counties may enter into agreements with any individual, corporation or other person or private or public entity to operate or otherwise assist in the provision of such public transportation services. Upon the execution of an agreement for the operation of such public transportation, the operator shall file 3 copies of such agreement certified by the clerk of the county executing the same with the Illinois Commerce Commission. Thereafter the Illinois Commerce Commission shall enter an order directing compliance by the operator with the provisions of Sections 55a and 55b of "An Act concerning public utilities", approved June 28, 1921, as amended.

(b) Any county may apply for, accept and expend moneys, loans or other funds from the State of Illinois or any department or agency thereof, from any unit of local government, from the federal government or any department or agency thereof, or from any other person or entity, for use in connection with any public transportation provided pursuant to this Section.

(Source: P.A. 102-626, eff. 8-27-21.)