In Re Annexation of Certain Territory

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE THOMAS J. MORAN

delivered the opinion of the court:

This is an appeal from a judgment finding that a petition for annexation conformed to the provisions of the Illinois Municipal Code (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1971, ch. 24, § 7 — 1—1 et seq.).

Objectors-appellants claim that the petition was void for failing to comply with (1) section 7 — 1—1 which requires that the trustees of the affected fire protection districts be notified in writing prior to the hearing on the annexation petition, and (2) section 7 — 1—4 which requires that the petition be supported by an affidavit stating…