Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 20 ILCS 700/3530

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • 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
     Eligible applicants; forms of assistance. Financial assistance may be made to, or on behalf of, any for-profit entity, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or joint venture carrying on business, or organized to carry on business, in this State. Financial assistance authorized under this Article may be made available to not-for-profit organizations, including educational agencies, business or trade associations, economic development organizations, and participating lenders, in the form of participation agreements, direct loans, grant agreements, purchases of qualified security, or any other form as determined by the Department.