All prosecutions shall be brought in the name and by the authority of the People of the State of Illinois before the Circuit Court for the county where the offense was committed.
     All State’s Attorneys shall enforce the provisions of this Code, including administrative rules, in their respective counties and shall prosecute all persons charged with violating its provisions when so requested by the Department.

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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 515 ILCS 5/1-170

  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • 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