For purposes of this Section, "anything of value" includes, but is not limited to, money, gifts, entertainment, hiring referrals and recommendations to the public utility, campaign contributions, vendor referrals, and contributions to charitable organizations solicited by or on behalf of the public official.
For purposes of this Section, "reporting period" means the most recent 12-month calendar year period preceding the applicable May 1 annual report filing date.
220 ILCS 5/4-604