Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 30 ILCS 743/5

  • 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 has determined that it is in the interest of the State of Illinois to promote development that will protect, promote, and improve freight rail systems and their intermodal connections in Illinois and encourage the efficient development of those facilities.