EXPLANATORY. Repealed and obsolete sections have been omitted in this edition, and the sections in force have been re-numbered in regular sequence corresponding with the head notes. In cities, towns and villages which have or may hereafter adopt the Act entitled, "An Act regulating the holding of elections, and declaring the result thereof in cities, villages and incorporated towns in this State," approved June 19, 1885, in force July 1, 1885, that Act supersedes the general registry and election laws, when in conflict with that Act; but when not inconsistent or in conflict with provisions of that Act, these Acts continue in force and are applicable to such cities, towns and villages the same as if that Act had not been adopted. [Secton 15 of the Act of 1885, the title of which is recited above, and the provisions of which are not included in this compilation.] The cities of Chicago, East St. Louis, Springfield, Galesburg, Danville, Cairo, Rockford, Bloomington, Freeport, and Peoria have adopted the law of 1885. |