Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 305 ILCS 5/10-18

  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • 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
     Recoveries-Deductibility of Direct Relatives’ Support Payment.) In any actions for the recovery of the financial aid, including actions for the enforcement of estate and lien claims, amounts contributed by responsible relatives either voluntarily or by court or administrative order and paid to the Illinois Department or to a local governmental unit shall be deducted from the claim of the State or the governmental unit.