Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 20 ILCS 860/1

  • 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 General Assembly finds that the State of Illinois and its political subdivisions should enjoy the benefits of Federal assistance programs for the survey, planning and development of the outdoor recreation resources and the historically significant properties and interests of the State, including the acquisition of land and waters and interests therein. It is the purpose of this Act to provide authority to enable the State of Illinois and its subdivisions to participate in the benefits of such programs.