Illinois Code § 5

§ 5.

Any corporation, association or society, not for pecuniary profit, existing by virtue of any special Act of the Legislature, notwithstanding any limitation or restriction contained in such special Act, shall have the power to purchase, take, receive, acquire, own, hold, use, lease, sell, mortgage, pledge and otherwise deal in and with such real or personal property, including shares or other interests in or obligations of domestic or foreign corporations, associations, partnerships or individuals, of whatever nature or kind and of whatever amount or value may be necessary, suitable or proper to serve and accomplish the purposes of its organization, and shall have the power to take, receive, acquire, own, hold and use any real and personal property which may be given or bequeathed by will or may be granted or donated by deed or other instrument, or may otherwise be conveyed to such corporation, association or society, for endowment or other purposes. (Source: P.A. 84-1308.)