Quick-take proceedings under Article 20 may be used for a period of 48 months after January 16, 1997, by the Bi-State Development Agency of the Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan District for the acquisition of rights of way and related property necessary for the construction and operation of the MetroLink Light Rail System, beginning in East St. Louis, Illinois, and terminating at Mid America Airport, St. Clair County, Illinois.
735 ILCS 30/25-7-103.48