730 ILCS 175/45-45: Cooperation with State agencies.

(a) The Department shall coordinate the functions within State government affecting facilities licensed under this Act and shall cooperate with other State agencies that establish standards or requirements for facilities to ensure necessary, equitable, and consistent State supervision of licensees without unnecessary duplication of complaint investigations or survey, evaluation, and consultation services.

(b) The Department shall enter into agreements with other State departments, agencies, or commissions that are necessary to effectuate the purpose of this Section.