Section 2-228. Stay of further proceedings

The institution of a proceeding
  under section 2-224 of this article shall  serve  to  stay  all  further
  proceedings  in  connection  with  the  proposed  incorporation  of such
  territory until the final determination thereof and  the  expiration  of
  the  time  within  which  to  take  an appeal with no appeal having been
  taken.