IL HB4271

Amends the Township Code by adding Section 120-25 regarding exercise of park-related powers

Townships that maintain public parks under the Township Parks Article would gain all rights, powers, and obligations of a park district organized under the Park District Code

Excludes the authority to levy taxes under Article 5 (Taxing Powers Article) of the Park District Code from the powers granted to townships

Allows townships to operate their parks with the same legal framework as formal park districts without creating a separate taxing body