Nothing in this Code shall prohibit the solicitation of donations or contributions by a local nonprofit organization at a courtesy rest stop which has been established by that organization. A courtesy rest stop is a temporary facility, locally sponsored, to encourage safety only on nationally recognized holidays by promoting a "refreshment break" for motorists. The courtesy rest stop must be conducted for the express purpose of improving the safety of highway travel and not primarily as an advertisement for any organization or other activity.
All courtesy rest stop activity shall be conducted completely within existing safety rest areas located on freeways or other State highways and only on those days recognized as national holidays. Before granting authorization to establish a courtesy rest area, the Department shall determine that sufficient parking in the safety rest area or stop is available without requiring vehicles to stop or park on any ramp or other surface used for the movement of vehicles. The refreshments and any other service offered must be free of charge to the motorists. However, solicitation of free-will donations or contributions shall be permitted. The Department shall cooperate with the sponsoring organizations in the establishment of courtesy rest stops.
605 ILCS 5/9-113.1