225 ILCS 435/3

Where the ferry is to be established between two counties, the petition shall be addressed to the county boards of both counties, and the concurrence of both of such boards shall be necessary to the granting of the license, fixing the tolls and prescribing the regulations of the ferry; but a separate license shall be issued by each county, and a license fee paid to each county. And all the provisions of this act shall apply to each of the counties, so far as the same may be applicable.