20 ILCS 605/605-935

Referrals to State universities for special economic problems. To encourage the establishment, with the assistance of the Board of Higher Education, of a system for referring representatives of communities in which there exist special economic problems and opportunities to the most appropriate State university for assistance. The Department may also cooperate with the universities in providing advice and assistance to communities or groups of citizens seeking to offset the economic impact of the removal or termination of substantial industrial or commercial operations.