The dissolution of a unit of government pursuant to this Division shall not adversely affect proceedings for the collection or enforcement of any tax. Those proceedings shall continue to finality as though no dissolution had taken place. The proceeds thereof shall be paid over to the treasurer of the county to be used for the purpose for which the tax was levied or assessed. Proceedings to collect and enforce such taxes may be instituted and carried on in the name of the unit.
55 ILCS 5/5-44050