Illinois Statutes Chapter 70. Special Districts § 200/140-25. Powers

(a) To acquire, purchase, own, construct, lease as lessee, or in any other way acquire, improve, extend, repair, reconstruct, regulate, operate, equip, and maintain facilities, including sites, parking areas, and commercial facilities for those structures, located within the metropolitan area.

(b) To plan for grounds and buildings; to plan, sponsor, hold, arrange, and finance cultural, educational, trade, and scientific exhibits, shows, and events; and to use or allow the use of those grounds and buildings for the holding of fairs, exhibits, shows, and events, whether conducted by the Authority or some other person or governmental agency.

(c) To fix and collect just, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory (i) charges and rents for the use of its parking areas and facilities, and (ii) admission charges to fairs, shows, exhibits, and events sponsored or held by the Authority. The charges collected may be made available to defray the reasonable expenses of the Authority.

(d) To enter into contracts treating in any manner with the objects and purposes of this Article.