The legislature finds and declares that:
        (1) there exists a shortage of affordable,
    
accessible, safe, and sanitary housing in the State;
        (2) it is imperative that action be taken to assure
    
the availability of workforce and retirement housing; and
        (3) local governments in the State that do not have
    
sufficient affordable housing are encouraged to assist in providing affordable housing opportunities to assure the health, safety, and welfare of all citizens of the State.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 310 ILCS 67/5

  • 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
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