O'CONNOR v. City of Rockford

We are to determine whether the City of Rockford is subject to the provisions of the Winnebago County Zoning Ordinance when locating a sanitary land fill in the unincorporated area of Winnebago County, pursuant to statutory authority.

Ill. Rev. Stat. 1969, ch. 24, par. 11 — 19—10, provides that “Every city, village, and incorporated town may acquire by purchase, gift or condemnation any real property within or without the corporate limits of such city, village or incorporated town for the purpose of providing facilities for the disposal of garbage, refuse and ashes.” Pursuant to this…