805 ILCS 35/6

As soon as practicable after the receipt of the proposed articles of incorporation, the Director shall, from the best sources of information available, ascertain the character and general fitness of the applicants and their standing in their respective communities. The Director shall issue his certificate approving the articles of incorporation and authorizing the applicants to proceed with the organization of the development credit corporation if he is satisfied:

(1) That all the applicants are bona fide residents of the State;

(2) That they have the confidence of their respective communities;

(3) That the proposed articles of incorporation conform to the provisions of Section 11 of this Act.