10 ILCS 5/8-3

The following words and phrases in this article shall, unless the same be inconsistent with the context, be construed as follows:

(1) The terms "legislative office", "legislative officer" or "legislator" shall mean a State Senator or Representative in the General Assembly.

(2) The term "legislative district" shall mean the territorial area from which a State Senator is to be elected.

(3) The term "representative district" shall mean the territorial area from which a Representative in the General Assembly is to be elected.