205 ILCS 685/3

As used in this Act, the term:

(a) "Currency" means currency and coin of the United States;

(b) (Blank);

(c) "Director" means Director of the Illinois State Police;

(d) "Financial Institution" means any:

(1) National or state bank or banking association;

(2) Agency or branch of a foreign bank, or international bank;

(3) Industrial savings bank;

(4) Trust company;

(5) Federal or state savings and loan association;

(6) Federal or state credit union;

(7) Community or ambulatory currency exchange;

(8) Issuer, redeemer, or cashier of travelers' checks, money orders, or similar instruments;

(9) Operator of a credit card system;

(10) Insurance company;

(11) Dealer in precious metals, stones, and jewels;

(12) Loan or finance company;

(13) Pawnbroker;

(14) Travel agency;

(15) Licensed sender of money;

(16) Telegraph company;

(17) Business engaged in vehicle or vessel sales, including automobile, airplane and boat sales;

(18) Person involved in real estate closings, settlements, sales, or auctions.

However, "Financial Institution" does not include an office, department, agency or other entity of State government.