Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 55 ILCS 5/5-1051

  • County board: means the board of county commissioners in counties not under township organization, and the board of supervisors in counties under township organization, and the board of commissioners of Cook County. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.07
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Legacy: A gift of property made by will.
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
     Charitable donations for aid to persons in need of assistance. A county board may accept or receive through unsolicited gift, grant or legacy any charitable donation of food, medical services or supplies, goods, services, housing, transportation, commodities, real or personal property, and financial aid or money for purposes of providing aid to individuals or families in need of assistance. Such donations shall be distributed for public use through local charitable organizations or local direct service government agencies.