As used in this Act:
     “Electronic communication” means any origination, transmission, emission, transfer, or reception of signs, signals, data, writings, images, video, audio, or intelligence of any nature by telephone, including cellular telephones or a wire, Internet, wireless, radio, electromagnetic, photo-electronic or photo-optical system, cable television, fiber optic, satellite, microwave, Internet-based or wireless distribution network, system, facility or related technology.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 855/5

  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14

     “Household” means any single or multiple family dwelling, including but not limited to a single family home, house, apartment, mobile home, trailer, building, condominium, duplex, townhouse, or other living quarters, used or intended to be used as a dwelling place and immediately surrounding area.
     “Household electronic device” means any device primarily intended for use within a household that is capable of facilitating any electronic communication, excluding personal computing devices and digital gateway devices. For purposes of this Act: “personal computing device” means a personal computer, cell phone, smartphone, or tablet; and “digital gateway device” means a modem, router, wireless access point, or cable set-top box serviced by a cable provider.
     “Household electronic data” means any information or input provided by a person to a household electronic device.
     “Law enforcement agency” means any agency of this State or a political subdivision of this State which is vested by law with the duty to maintain public order and to enforce criminal laws.