210 ILCS 35/4

in effect

(210 ILCS 35/4) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4184) Sec. 4. Department's powers and duties. The Director of the Department shall establish a system of licensure for Community Living Facilities, in accordance with this Act, for the purposes of: (1) Protecting the health, welfare and safety of residents; (2) Insuring the provision of appropriate programming and support services for residents to promote their independence, personal growth, self-respect and ability to function in a more independent living arrangement; (3) Insuring that the sites selected for Community Living Facilities enable residents to participate in community activities; (4) Protecting residents' rights; (5) Maintaining the integrity of communities by requiring regular monitoring and inspection of Community Living Facilities; insuring that minimum program and physical plant standards are maintained; and prohibiting the concentration of Community Living Facilities in residential neighborhoods. (Source: P.A. 82-567.)

Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs.aspFetched: 10/17/2026