70 ILCS 1825/4.23

To acquire, erect, construct, maintain and operate FM, AM or special frequency band, broadcast stations, connected with marine, aviation, mobile, Port District Police, television, satellite and research communications. To purchase the necessary relay and antenna base facilities, satellite facilities, exchanger and transmission devices, interoffice and telephonic devices, transmission equipment and reception facilities to enable the Port District to carry out its mission of airport and port development. To receive and hold State and Federal licenses in the Port District's name. To apply to the necessary State and Federal agencies for the acquisition, ownership and operation of broadcast stations.