To publish, from time to time, for the information of the several departments and of the general public, bulletins of the work of the government; to collect, compile, and disseminate information and literature concerning the industrial, agricultural, and recreational facilities and advantages, the historic and scenic places of interest, and the transportation and highway facilities of Illinois; to encourage and coordinate the efforts of other public and private organizations or groups of citizens to publicize the facilities and attractions of Illinois; and to use or employ or to contract for the use or employment of whatever advertising medium it may deem necessary to effectuate the purposes provided in this Section.
20 ILCS 405/405-240