Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 20 ILCS 3435/1

  • 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 State of Illinois reserves to itself the exclusive right and privilege of regulating, exploring, excavating or surveying, through the Department of Natural Resources, all archaeological and paleontological resources found upon or within any public lands.