Illinois Code § 720 ILCS 5/17-21

Obstructing service meters.
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A person commits obstructing service meters when he or she knowingly, and,
with the intent to defraud, tampers with, alters, obstructs or prevents the
action of a meter, register, or other counting device that is a part of a
mechanical or electrical machine,
equipment, or device that measures service, without the
consent of the owner of the machine, equipment, or device. A violation of this Section
is a Class B misdemeanor.

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