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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 615 ILCS 85/1

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • 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
     The Department of Natural Resources may independently engage in or may make agreements with any municipality or political subdivision of this State or any public or private corporation, person or association for the formulation of plans, the acquisition of rights-of-way, and the construction, operation and maintenance of any flood control and other water resource improvements and facilities in connection with the development of the Blue Waters Ditch segment of the East St. Louis and Vicinity Interior Flood Control Project.