20 ILCS 860/4

The Department of Natural Resources is authorized to receive federal monies for the survey, acquisition, planning and development of outdoor recreation resources. Monies so received shall be placed in special trust funds outside the State Treasury. The State Treasurer shall, ex officio, be the custodian of such fund. Upon written approval of the Governor, such fund shall be drawn upon by the Department of Natural Resources or disbursed by the State Treasurer to local governmental units upon the direction of the Department of Natural Resources.