50 ILCS 610/1a

The county board of any county not under township organization, or the voters of any town at an annual town meeting may accept a conveyance from any person, corporation, association or society of any property within the limits of the township or county not under township organization which has been or is used as a public graveyard or burial ground. After the acceptance of any such conveyance the property conveyed shall be under the control, management, maintenance and ownership of the township or county not under township organization.