As used in this Act:
     “Bordering states” means the states that border the State of Illinois, specifically Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, and Indiana.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 20 ILCS 725/10

  • Municipalities: has the meaning established in Section 1 of Article VII of the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.27
  • 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

     “Department” means the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
     “Economic development practices” means practices relating to job creation, job retention, tax base enhancements, development of human capital, workforce productivity, critical infrastructure, regional competitiveness, social inclusion, standard of living, environmental sustainability, energy independence, quality of life, the effective use of financial incentives, the utilization of public-private partnerships where appropriate, and other metrics determined by the Department.
     “Plan” means the economic plan developed by the Department to assist businesses and municipalities located geographically close to bordering states.