Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 20 ILCS 3420/1

  • 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
     The purpose of this Act is to provide Illinois State government leadership in preserving, restoring, and maintaining the historic resources of the State. It is the purpose of this Act to establish a program whereby State agencies (1) administer the historic resources under their control to foster and enhance their availability to future generations, (2) prepare policies and plans to contribute to the preservation, restoration, and maintenance of State-owned historic resources for the inspiration and benefit of the people, and (3) in consultation with the Director of Natural Resources, institute procedures to ensure that State projects consider the preservation and enhancement of both State owned and non-State owned historic resources.