Illinois StatutesArticle 97 - Severability (30 ILCS 171/Art. 97 heading) ARTICLE 97. SEVERABILITY (Source: P.A. 96‑958, eff. 7‑1‑10.) (30 ILCS 171/97‑1) Sec. 97‑1. Severability. The provisions of this Act are severable under Section 1.31 of the Statute on Statutes. (Source: P.A. 96‑958, eff. 7‑1‑10.)