Section 60 ILCS 1/1-5 - Use of terms(a) A reference in another Act to a town (other than an incorporated town) shall be deemed a reference to a township as that term is used in this Code.(b) A reference in another Act to the board of trustees of a town (other than an incorporated town) or township, the board of town trustees, or the board of township trustees shall be deemed a reference to the township board as that term is used in this Code.(c) A reference in another Act to an officer of a town (other than an incorporated town) shall be deemed a reference to a township officer as that term is used in this Code.