(A) Where an act or omission is prohibited or declared unlawful in this code of ordinances, and no penalty is otherwise provided, the offender is guilty of an offense which shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500. Each day any violation of any provisions of this code or of any ordinance shall continue shall constitute a separate offense. ('69 Code, § 1-8)
(B) No provision of this code designating the duties of any officer or employee shall be construed as to make such officer or employee liable for any fine or penalty provided in this code for a failure to perform such duty, unless the intention of the Council to impose such a fine or penalty on such officer or employee is specifically and clearly expressed in the section creating the duty.
Statutory reference:
Limitations on penalties, see ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5 § 1-2-1
Authority to imprison for certian ordinance violations, see ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5 § 1-2-1.1