As used in this Act:
     “Background check” means a criminal history check using the Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS).

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 850/5

  • 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

     “Law enforcement agency” means an agency of the State or of a unit of local government charged with enforcement of State, county, or municipal laws or with managing custody of detained persons in the State.
     “Open meeting” has the meaning provided in Section 2 of the Open Meetings Act.
     “Public body” has the meaning provided in Section 1.02 of the Open Meetings Act, and also includes police disciplinary boards.