As used in this Act, except with respect to the acquisition or damaging of property authorized under the O’Hare Modernization Act:
     “Acquisition of property”, unless the context otherwise requires, includes the acquisition, damaging, or use of property or any right to or interest in property.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 735 ILCS 30/1-1-5

  • 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
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.

     “Blighted area”, “blight”, and “blighted” have the same meanings as under the applicable statute authorizing the condemning authority to exercise the power of eminent domain or, if those terms have no defined meaning under the applicable statute, then the same meanings as under § 11-74.4-3 of the Illinois Municipal Code.
     “Condemning authority” means the State or any unit of local government, school district, or other entity authorized to exercise the power of eminent domain.