Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 25 ILCS 130/4-8

  • 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 Council of State Governments is hereby declared to be a joint governmental agency of this State and of the other states which cooperate through it.