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Chicago, Illinois Municipal Code
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Chicago IL ordinances
9673 published ordinances from the Municipal Code of Chicago (2026 S-74, current through Council Journal of June 17, 2026). View the full index →
- 1-4-010 — Municipal Code of Chicago adopted.
- 1-4-020 — Adoption of chapter and section numbers.
- 1-4-030 — Effective date.
- 1-4-040 — Administrative copies - City clerk powers and duties.
- 1-4-050 — Code revisions - Publication.
- 1-4-060 — Publication of Code - Conditions.
- 1-4-070 — Distribution of Code.
- 1-4-080 — Numbering of Code sections - References to former Code provisions.
- 1-4-090 — Definitions for Code provisions.
- 1-4-100 — Interpretation of language.
- 1-4-110 — References to sections include penalty references - Exceptions.
- 1-4-120 — Penalty for violation of Code.
- 1-4-125 — Restitution - License or permit violations.
- 1-4-130 — Maximum fine or penalty.
- 1-4-140 — Offenses having two penalties.
- 1-4-150 — Zoning ordinance adopted.
- 1-4-160 — Scope of repeal.
- 1-4-170 — Reference to statutes.
- 1-4-180 — Repeal shall not revive any ordinance.
- 1-4-190 — Liberal construction of provisions.
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