People ex rel. Board of School Inspectors v. City Council

The special charter of the city of Peoria, in force February 20, 1869, is still in force so far as relates to the subject of public schools, notwithstanding the subsequent adoption by the city of Peoria of the general act for the incorporation of cities. Chapter 13 of said special charter relates to the subjects of public schools and the board of school inspectors, a body corporate thereby created. The fourth power conferred upon said board of school inspectors by section 8 of said chapter 13 is “To establish, support and maintain public schools for all children of the city, and determine the…