A complete reference to Chicago’s local laws and how the city governs itself, presented in a durable bound edition.
This essential volume compiles the city’s ordinances and related Illinois statutes for easy study and citation.
This edition presents the Municipal Code as codified by experts, with sections on city government structure, constitutional provisions, and the rules that guide civic life. It is a historical snapshot of Chicago’s legal framework and its administrative practices.
- Includes the city’s ordinances and the laws that shape Chicago governance
- Outlines officers, departments, and the organization of city government
- Contains constitutional provisions and statutory relationships affecting urban administration
- Useful for researchers, students, lawyers, and local historians studying municipal law
Ideal for readers of legal history, municipal law, and Chicago history who want a tangible reference to foundational city rules.
Francis V. Adams, M.D., is an AMA award-winning pulmonary specialist. He is assistant professor of clinical medicine at New York University and attending physician at Bellevue Hospital in New York. He is the author of "The Breathing Disorders Sourcebook".