2016 Articles

In an unusual case where neither of the divorcing parties participated in the appeal, a former attorney for the respondent secured the reversal of a contempt order against him and the underlying interim fee order.

Any person, without a valid license to do so, who transports from out-of-state into Illinois 108 liters (28.53 gallons) or more of wine, 45 liters (11.88 gallons) or more of distilled spirits, or 118 liters (31.17 gallons) of beer shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony for each offense.

Amendments to the Criminal Identification Act allow sealing of certain eligible criminal records upon termination of a petitioner's last sentence.

The Department of Children and Family Services ("DCFS") adopted amendments that change pertinent definitions to 12 Parts. 89 Ill. Adm. Code 300 (eff. May 16, 2016).

The Second District Appellate Court suppressed defendant's Portable Breath Test ("PBT") results because the officer did not present the defendant with a choice to take or refuse the PBT.

On November 12, 2015, the Third District of the Illinois Appellate Court affirmed Drew Peterson's first degree murder conviction and sentencing on the grounds that his guilt was proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

The Department amended the Part on the Office of Inspector General Investigations of Alleged Abuse or Neglect in State-Operated Facilities and Community Agencies pursuant to Pub. Act 99-323. 59 Ill. Adm. Code 50 (eff. Jan. 5, 2016).

The professional regulations governing dentists added a new section that allows dentists to administer flu vaccines.

Amendments to 56 Ill. Adm. Code 320 (eff. Dec. 21, 2015) allow for the Department of Labor (DOL) to determine, at any time during a pending complaint, to refer such matter to the Department of Human Rights (DHR) if the complaint also alleges a violation of the Illinois Human Rights Act.

The Department amended the Medical Practice Act of 1987 to update reporting requirements for directors of post-graduate clinical training programs. 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1285 (eff. Mar. 4, 2016).

On May 3, 2016, the Third District Appellate Court affirmed the circuit court's denial of a husband's motion to vacate judgment for dissolution of marriage claiming that the parties' postnuptial agreement was unconscionable.

The Secretary added "illegal possession of medical cannabis in a motor vehicle" to the list of offenses for which a license may be suspended or revoked in the section titled "Cancellation, Revocation or Suspension of Licenses or Permits."

Amendments to the Department of Human Services regulations replaced the prior existing emergency-measure that allowed for dually licensed facilities to qualify for an enhanced rate in certain circumstances.

The Commission adopted a new Part titled Grant Program for Exonerees pursuant to Pub. Act 99-199. 23 Ill. Adm. Code 2743 (eff. Jan. 7, 2016).