65 ILCS 5/8-4.1-2
In addition to other words and terms as defined in this Code, the following words or terms shall as used in this Division have the meanings set forth opposite each unless the context or usage clearly indicates that another meaning is intended.
"Applicable Law" means any provision of this Code or any other provision of law authorizing municipalities to issue Bonds.
"Backdoor Referendum" means the submission of a public question to the voters of a municipality, initiated by a petition of voters or residents or property owners of such municipality, to determine whether an action by the corporate authorities of such municipality shall be effective, adopted or rejected.
"Bonds" means any instrument evidencing the obligation to pay money authorized or issued by or on behalf of a municipality under Applicable Law including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, bonds, notes, installment or financing contracts, leases, certificates, tax anticipation warrants or notes, vouchers, or any evidence of indebtedness.
"General Obligation Bonds" means Bonds of a municipality for the payment of which the municipality is empowered to levy ad valorem property taxes upon all taxable property in the municipality without limitation as to rate or amount.
"Municipality" for the purpose of this Division also includes water commissions under Division 135 of Article 11 of this Code or any other entity created by intergovernmental agreement and comprised solely of cities, villages, or incorporated towns.
"Revenue Bonds" means any Bonds of a municipality other than General Obligation Bonds.
65 ILCS 5/8-4.1-2