20 ILCS 3501/815-5
It is hereby found and declared that there exists within the State a condition of substantial and persistent unemployment which is detrimental to the welfare of the people of the State; that the absence of an orderly conversion and development of certain property results in blight, economic dislocation, and additional unemployment; that there exists within the State a significant resource of underutilized property which, if returned to productive economic use, will increase employment, increase revenues for the State and units of local government, and lead to a more stable economy; that the acquisition, development or disposition of such land or property in conjunction with units of local government, local industrial development agencies and private enterprise in accordance with development plans will stimulate economic development within the State; that the establishment of the Illinois Land Bank Fund and the exercise by the Authority of the powers granted in this Article will promote economic development resulting in increased employment and public revenues; and that the provisions of this Act are hereby declared to be in the public interest and benefit and a valid public purpose.
20 ILCS 3501/815-5