Illinois has not preempted local plastic bag regulation, allowing home rule municipalities to enact bans, fees, or recycling mandates under their general police power.
Unlike many states, Illinois does not preempt local single-use plastic regulation. The Plastic Bag Recycling Act (415 ILCS 10) sunset in 2017, and no successor law preempts municipal action. Chicago imposes a 7 cent checkout bag tax under Municipal Code 3-50, and Evanston, Edwardsville, and other cities have passed their own bag ordinances. The Illinois Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Act (415 ILCS 15) encourages source reduction. Home rule authority under Article VII Section 6 of the Illinois Constitution underpins these local programs.
Local violations are punishable under each municipality's ordinance, typically civil fines from $50 to $500 per offense, with state law imposing no separate penalty.
Waukegan, IL
Barking dogs that create excessive noise fall under Waukegan's general noise ordinance and Chapter 4 animal control provisions. Complaints handled by Waukega...
Waukegan, IL
Construction, demolition, and repair noise is exempt from Waukegan's excessive noise ordinance between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM. Work outside those hours is subje...
Waukegan, IL
Waukegan Municipal Code Chapter 11, Article II regulates excessive noise citywide. Sound audible at 50 feet or more from the source is prohibited on public w...
Waukegan, IL
Waukegan enforces an alternate parking ordinance year-round: odd side on odd days, even side on even days, 12:01 AM to 11:59 AM. No all-night parking on stre...
Waukegan, IL
Commercial vehicle parking on Waukegan residential streets is restricted. The alternate parking ordinance and overnight ban apply to all vehicles including c...
Waukegan, IL
Driveway construction and modifications in Waukegan require permits from the Building & Code Department. Curb cut permits required for new driveways per Sect...
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