For the purposes of this Act:
     (a) “Public institutions of higher education” means the University of Illinois, Southern Illinois University, Chicago State University, Eastern Illinois University, Governors State University, Illinois State University, Northeastern Illinois University, Northern Illinois University, Western Illinois University, and the public community colleges subject to the “Public Community College Act”.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 110 ILCS 990/1

  • 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

     (b) “Credit Course” means any program of study for which public institutions of higher education award credit hours.
     (c) “Senior citizen” means any person 65 years or older whose annual household income is less than the threshold amount provided in Section 4 of the “Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act”, approved July 17, 1972, as amended.