30 ILCS 765/20: Other powers.

(a) The Foundation may make, enter into, and execute contracts, agreements, leases, and other instruments with any person, including without limitation any federal, State, or local governmental agency, and may take other actions that may be necessary or convenient to accomplish any purpose authorized by this Act.

(b) The Foundation may also undertake directly, or by grant or contract, the following activities to assist legal information centers, regional legal services hotlines, dispute resolution centers, self-help assistance desks, and qualified civil legal services providers:

(1) provide research, training, and technical assistance; and

(2) serve as a clearinghouse for information.