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first part test in Illinois

75 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1887–2025 11 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Illinois courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (12)

CaseFollowedCited
Allegro Services, Ltd. v. Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authoritygreen
ill · 1996 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2015–2016
2 sentences

2016Allegro Services, Ltd. v. Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, 172 Ill. 2d 243, 250 (1996). ¶ 16 The first part of the inquiry, whether there is a real and substantial difference between the people taxed and those not taxed (see Marks, 2015 IL 116226, ¶ 19 ), is relatively easily resolved.

2015Allegro Services, Ltd. v. Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, 172 Ill. 2d 243, 250 (1996). ¶ 16 The first part of the inquiry, whether there is a real and substantial difference between the people taxed and those not taxed (see Marks, 2015 IL 116226, ¶ 19 ), is relatively easily resolved.

33
Best v. Taylor MacHine Worksgreen
ill · 1997 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016It failed to do either. ¶ 42 Regarding the first part of our analysis, the special legislation clause (and its predecessor in the 1870 Illinois Constitution) is founded upon “the conviction that governments should establish and enforce general principles applicable to all their citizens and not enrich particular classes of individuals at the expense of others.” Supra ¶ 19 (citing Best v. Taylor Machine Works, 179 Ill. 2d 367, 391-92 (1997)).

2016It failed to do either. ¶ 42 Regarding the first part of our analysis, the special legislation clause (and its predecessor in the 1870 Illinois Constitution) is founded upon “the conviction that governments should establish and enforce general principles applicable to all their citizens and not enrich particular classes of individuals at the expense of others.” Supra ¶ 19 (citing Best v. Taylor Machine Works, 179 Ill. 2d 367, 391-92 (1997)).

22
Baldwin v. Fish and Game Comm'n of Mont.green
scotus · 1978 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010As to the first part of the test, the Supreme Court has noted that states must treat residents and nonresidents “without unnecessary distinctions” when the nonresident seeks to “engage in an essential activity or exercise a basic right.” Baldwin v. Fish & Game Comm’n, 436 U.S. 371, 387 , 56 L.

2010As to the first part of the test, the Supreme Court has noted that states must treat residents and nonresidents “without unnecessary distinctions” when the nonresident seeks to “engage in an essential activity or exercise a basic right.” Baldwin v. Fish & Game Comm’n, 436 U.S. 371, 387 , 56 L.

22
People v. Kadlecgreen
illappct · 1974 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1979–1980
2 sentences

1980The first part of the test involves two inquiries: First, does the suspect originate the idea of committing the offense; and second, is the suspect engaged in a course of conduct involving similar offenses, or other acts of the same offense if dealing with other persons. ‘ “Even if the answer to the first inquiry is negative, the person should not be considered worthy of protection if the answer to the second inquiry is positive, since he is not ‘an innocent person’, induced to commit an offense of a type which he would not otherwise commit.” ’ People v. Kadlec (1974), 21 Ill.

1979The first part of the test involves two inquiries: First, does the suspect originate the idea of committing the offense; and second, is the suspect engaged in a course of conduct involving similar offenses, or other acts of the same offense if dealing with other persons. “ ‘Even if the answer to the first inquiry is negative, the person should not be considered worthy of protection if the answer to the second inquiry is positive, since he is not “an innocent person”, induced to commit an offense of a type which he would not otherwise commit.’ ” People v. Kadlec (1974), 21 Ill.

22
Strickland v. Washingtongreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 7 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1995–2025
2 sentences

2025Under the first part of this test, a defendant must show that counsel’s performance was so deficient that it “fell below an objective standard of reasonableness.” Strickland, 466 U.S. at 687-88 .

2025Under the first part of this test, a defendant must show that counsel’s performance was so deficient that it “fell below an objective standard of reasonableness.” Strickland, 466 U.S. at 687-88 .

17
American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees v. State of Illinoisgreen
illappct · 2015 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2018–2019
2 sentences

2019“The first part of the test relates to what an employee does, i.e., ‘executive and management functions.’ ” (Emphasis in original.) American Federation of State, County, & Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Council 31, 2014 IL App (1st) 130655, ¶ 20 (quoting Department of Central Management Services/Pollution Control Board v. Illinois Labor - 16 ­ No. 1-18-1685 Relations Board, State Panel, 2013 IL App (4th) 110877, ¶ 25 ).

2018The person must be both (1) “engaged predominantly in executive and management functions” and (2) “charged with the responsibility of directing the effectuation of management policies and practices.” Id. ¶ 18 Courts have construed the phrase “executive and management functions” in the first part of the test to mean those functions that “relate to running a department,” including “formulating department policy, preparing the budget, and assuring efficient and effective operations of the department.” Village of Elk Grove Village v. Illinois State Labor Relations Board, 245 Ill.

12
Village of Elk Grove Village v. Illinois State Labor Relations Boardgreen
illappct · 1993 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018The person must be both (1) “engaged predominantly in executive and management functions” and (2) “charged with the responsibility of directing the effectuation of management policies and practices.” Id. ¶ 18 Courts have construed the phrase “executive and management functions” in the first part of the test to mean those functions that “relate to running a department,” including “formulating department policy, preparing the budget, and assuring efficient and effective operations of the department.” Village of Elk Grove Village v. Illinois State Labor Relations Board, 245 Ill.

2018The person must be both (1) "engaged predominantly in executive and management functions" and (2) "charged with the responsibility of directing the effectuation of management policies and practices." Id. ¶ 18 Courts have construed the phrase "executive and management functions" in the first part of the test to mean *540 those functions that "relate to running a department," including "formulating department policy, preparing the budget, and assuring efficient and effective operations of the department." Village of Elk Grove Village v. Illinois State Labor Relations Board , 245 Ill.

12
New York State Rifle & Pistol Assn., Inc. v. Bruengreen
scotus · 2022 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025See Bruen, 597 U.S. at 17 . ¶ 152 To justify its claim that we need not proceed past Bruen’s first step, the special concurrence effectively says the second part of the Bruen test, the historical analysis, presupposes that, in the first part of the test, in the textual analysis, we found a “burden on the right of armed - 67 - self-defense.” Bruen, 597 U.S. at 29 ; supra ¶ 77.

2025See Bruen, 597 U.S. at 17 . ¶ 152 To justify its claim that we need not proceed past Bruen’s first step, the special concurrence effectively says the second part of the Bruen test, the historical analysis, presupposes that, in the first part of the test, in the textual analysis, we found a “burden on the right of armed - 67 - self-defense.” Bruen, 597 U.S. at 29 ; supra ¶ 77.

11
First Midwest Bank v. Rossigreen
illappct · 2023 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See First Midwest - 55 - No. 1-23-0196 Bank, 2023 IL App (4th) 220643, ¶ 217 (“there is no question that the statute confers a benefit on *** personal injury and wrongful death plaintiffs that receive a favorable judgment.”). ¶ 217 Nevertheless, applying the second part of the test, we cannot say that this classification is arbitrary.

11
Perry v. New Hampshiregreen
scotus · 2012 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023People v. Gavin, 2022 IL App (4th) 200314, ¶ 55 , 214 N.E.3d 250 ; see Perry v. New Hampshire, 565 U.S. 228, 245 , 132 S. Ct. 716, 728 (2012) (“The fallibility of eyewitness evidence does not, without the taint of improper state conduct, warrant a due process rule requiring a trial court to screen such evidence for reliability before allowing the jury to assess its creditworthiness.”). ¶ 58 Defendant asserts the lineup procedure used in this case was unnecessarily suggestive because of LaCaela’s mother showing LaCaela a picture of him moments before the lineup.

2023People v. Gavin, 2022 IL App (4th) 200314, ¶ 55 , 214 N.E.3d 250 ; see Perry v. New Hampshire, 565 U.S. 228, 245 , 132 S. Ct. 716, 728 (2012) (“The fallibility of eyewitness evidence does not, without the taint of improper state conduct, warrant a due process rule requiring a trial court to screen such evidence for reliability before allowing the jury to assess its creditworthiness.”). ¶ 58 Defendant asserts the lineup procedure used in this case was unnecessarily suggestive because of LaCaela’s mother showing LaCaela a picture of him moments before the lineup.

11
People v. Evansgreen
ill · 2004 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023People v. Evans, 209 Ill. 2d 194, 219-20 , 808 N.E.2d 939, 953 (2004) (citing - 14 - Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 687 (1984)).

2023People v. Evans, 209 Ill. 2d 194, 219-20 , 808 N.E.2d 939, 953 (2004) (citing - 14 - Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 687 (1984)).

11
Penoyer v. Haregreen
illappct · 1979 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Illinois. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (53)

CaseCitedYears
Central City Education Ass'n v. Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board green
ill · 1992
2 sentences

2024“The first part of the test requires a determination of whether the matter is one of wages, hours and terms and conditions of employment.” Central City Education Ass’n, 149 Ill. 2d at 523 .

2002The first part of the test examines whether the matter concerns “wages, hours and terms and conditions of employment.” Central City, 149 Ill. 2d at 523 .

41998–2024
Marks v. Vanderventer green
ill · 2015
2 sentences

2016Allegro Services, Ltd. v. Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, 172 Ill. 2d 243, 250 (1996). ¶ 16 The first part of the inquiry, whether there is a real and substantial difference between the people taxed and those not taxed (see Marks, 2015 IL 116226, ¶ 19 ), is relatively easily resolved.

2015Allegro Services, Ltd. v. Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, 172 Ill. 2d 243, 250 (1996). ¶ 16 The first part of the inquiry, whether there is a real and substantial difference between the people taxed and those not taxed (see Marks, 2015 IL 116226, ¶ 19 ), is relatively easily resolved.

32015–2016
Village of Altamont v. Carter neutral
ill · 1902
2 sentences

1961Village of Altamont v. Carter, 196 Ill. 286 , 63 N.E. 613 ; Bellomy v. Bruce, 303 Ill.

1905In Village of Altamont v. Carter, 196 Ill. 286 , in passing upon a similar objection, it was said: “A requirement in the first part of an instruction that the jury must base their findings upon the evidence applies and extends to all subsequent clauses in the instruction, and it is unnecessary in each of the succeeding sentences to inform the jury that they must find from a preponderance of the evidence.” The objections urged as to the second instruction are not well taken.

31905–1961
People v. Sebby green
ill · 2017
2 sentences

2020People v. Sebby, 2017 IL 119445, ¶ 52 .

2020People v. Sebby, 2017 IL 119445, ¶ 52 .

22020–2020
The Department of Central Management Services v. The Illinois Labor Relations Board green
illappct · 2013
2 sentences

2019“The first part of the test relates to what an employee does, i.e., ‘executive and management functions.’ ” (Emphasis in original.) American Federation of State, County, & Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Council 31, 2014 IL App (1st) 130655, ¶ 20 (quoting Department of Central Management Services/Pollution Control Board v. Illinois Labor - 16 ­ No. 1-18-1685 Relations Board, State Panel, 2013 IL App (4th) 110877, ¶ 25 ).

2015Although the Act does not define "executive and management functions," this court has generally interpreted the language to mean duties related to the running of a department, for example, by "formulating 7 The Board may deem an employee managerial as a "matter of law" or as a "matter of fact." Department of Central Management Services/Pollution Control Board, 2013 IL App (4th) 110877, ¶¶ 22-28 .

22015–2019
Harinek v. 161 North Clark Street Ltd. Partnership green
ill · 1998
2 sentences

2017Id.

2016Id.

22016–2017
Landgraf v. USI Film Products green
scotus · 1994
2 sentences

2017The second part of the test provides that if the new law contains no “express provision regarding the temporal reach, the court must determine whether applying the statute would have a ‘retroactive’ or ‘retrospective’ impact; that is, ‘whether it would impair rights a party possessed when he acted.’ ” (Emphasis added.) Id. - 15 ­ No. 1-16-1780 (quoting Landgraf, 511 U.S. at 280 ).

2017The second part of the test provides that if the new law contains no “express provision regarding the temporal reach, the court must determine whether applying the statute would have a ‘retroactive’ or ‘retrospective’ impact; that is, ‘whether it would impair rights a party possessed when he acted.’ ” (Emphasis added.) Id. (quoting Landgraf, 511 U.S. at 280 ).

22017–2017
Hayashi v. Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation green
ill · 2014
2 sentences

2017Under the first part of the test, “if the legislature has clearly prescribed the temporal reach of the statute, the legislative intent must be given effect absent a constitutional prohibition.” Hayashi v. Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation, 2014 IL 116023, ¶ 23 .

2017Under the first part of the test, “if the legislature has clearly prescribed the temporal reach of the statute, the legislative intent must be given effect absent a constitutional prohibition.” Hayashi v. Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation, 2014 IL 116023, ¶ 23 .

22017–2017
Elementary School District 159 v. Schiller green
ill · 2006
2 sentences

2016This burden has been met in previous cases through evidence of other entities that would have been able to benefit from the legislative privilege, but for some limiting exclusionary provision.” Id. at 151 . ¶ 56 After reviewing our case law, we concluded that the plaintiffs failed to overcome the strong presumption of constitutionality with evidence that the benefit to the property owner was denied to any other similarly situated person or entity.

2016This burden has been met in previous cases through evidence of other entities that would have been able to benefit from the legislative privilege, but for some limiting exclusionary provision.” Id. at 151 . ¶ 56 After reviewing our case law, we concluded that the plaintiffs failed to overcome the strong presumption of constitutionality with evidence that the benefit to the property owner was denied to any other similarly situated person or entity.

22016–2016
People v. Moss green
ill · 2003
2 sentences

2003With respect to the first part of this test, "it is well settled that if the statutory purposes are different, comparative proportionality review is inappropriate." Moss , 206 Ill. 2d at 523 .

2003With respect to the first part of this test, “it is well settled that if the statutory purposes are different, comparative proportionality review is inappropriate.” Moss, 206 Ill. 2d at 523 .

22003–2003
McRand, Inc. v. Van Beelen green
illappct · 1985
2 sentences

1998McRand, Inc. v. Van Beelen , 138 Ill.

1998McRand, Inc. v. van Beelen, 138 Ill.

21998–1998
Reede v. Treat green
illappct · 1965
2 sentences

1992(Reede v. Treat (1965), 62 Ill.

1979(Reede v. Treat (1965), 62 Ill.

21979–1992
People v. Schladweiler green
ill · 1925
2 sentences

1935In People v. Schladweiler, 315 Ill. 553 , the first part of this instruction was held to be a proper definition of an alibi.

1926In People v. Schladweiler, 315 Ill. 553 , the first part of this instruction, was held to be a proper definition of an alibi.

21926–1935
Miller v. Balthasser neutral
ill · 1875
2 sentences

1902Miller v. Balthasser, 78 Ill. 302 ; Belden v. Woodmansee, 81 id. 25; Rock Island and Peoria Railway Co. v. Leisy Brewing Co. 174 id. 547; Gizler v. Witzel, 82 id. 322.

1898(Miller v. Balthasser, 78 Ill. 302 ; Gizler v. Witzel, 82 id. 322 ; Balden v. Woodmansee, 81 id. 25).

21898–1902
People v. Albanese green
ill · 1984
1 sentence

2025Therefore, we will analyze Servin’s ineffective assistance of counsel claim under the two-part test announced by the Supreme Court in Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 (1984), adopted by our supreme court in People v. Albanese, 104 Ill. 2d 504 (1984). ¶ 83 Under the first part of this test, a defendant must show that counsel’s performance was so deficient that it “fell below an objective standard of reasonableness.” Strickland, 466 U.S. at 687 - 88.

12025–2025
People v. Lucious green
illappct · 2016
1 sentence

2025People v. Lucious, 2016 IL App (1st) 141127, ¶ 29 .

12025–2025
People v. Moore green
illappct · 1994
1 sentence

2025If the defendant satisfies the first part of the test, then the burden shifts to the State to prove that “under the totality of the circumstances, the identification, made under suggestive circumstances, is nonetheless reliable.” Moore, 266 Ill.

12025–2025
Piccioli v. Board of Trustees of the Teachers' Retirement System green
ill · 2019
1 sentence

2024Second, if the classification does so discriminate, we must determine whether the classification was arbitrary.” Id. ¶ 216 As to the first part of the test, there is no dispute that the PJI provision discriminates in favor of personal injury and wrongful death plaintiffs, insofar as it confers a particular benefit for them (prejudgment interest) that is not legislated for plaintiffs in other tort cases.

12024–2024
People v. Gavin green
illappct · 2022
2 sentences

2023People v. Gavin, 2022 IL App (4th) 200314, ¶ 55 , 214 N.E.3d 250 ; see Perry v. New Hampshire, 565 U.S. 228, 245 , 132 S. Ct. 716, 728 (2012) (“The fallibility of eyewitness evidence does not, without the taint of improper state conduct, warrant a due process rule requiring a trial court to screen such evidence for reliability before allowing the jury to assess its creditworthiness.”). ¶ 58 Defendant asserts the lineup procedure used in this case was unnecessarily suggestive because of LaCaela’s mother showing LaCaela a picture of him moments before the lineup.

2023People v. Gavin, 2022 IL App (4th) 200314, ¶ 55 , 214 N.E.3d 250 ; see Perry v. New Hampshire, 565 U.S. 228, 245 , 132 S. Ct. 716, 728 (2012) (“The fallibility of eyewitness evidence does not, without the taint of improper state conduct, warrant a due process rule requiring a trial court to screen such evidence for reliability before allowing the jury to assess its creditworthiness.”). ¶ 58 Defendant asserts the lineup procedure used in this case was unnecessarily suggestive because of LaCaela’s mother showing LaCaela a picture of him moments before the lineup.

12023–2023
In Re GO green
ill · 2000
12021–2021
Wilson v. County of Cook green
ill · 2012
12013–2013
People v. Hudson green
ill · 2006
12006–2006
Department of Central Management Services v. Illinois State Labor Relations Board green
illappct · 1996
12004–2004
Nollan v. California Coastal Commission green
scotus · 1987
11995–1995
City of Evanston v. Illinois State Labor Relations Board green
illappct · 1992
11995–1995
People v. Mitchell green
ill · 1993
11993–1993
People v. Berry green
illappct · 1991
11993–1993
People v. Pasch green
ill · 1992
11993–1993
DeMarie v. Baltimore & Ohio Chicago Terminal Railroad neutral
illappct · 1979
11992–1992
Batson v. Kentucky green
scotus · 1986
11991–1991
Lane v. City of Harvey green
illappct · 1988
11990–1990
People v. Fisher green
illappct · 1979
11989–1989
Lemon v. Tucker green
ilnd · 1985
11988–1988
Logan v. Zimmerman Brush Co. green
scotus · 1982
11988–1988
22 Fair empl.prac.cas. 1191, 23 Empl. Prac. Dec. P 30,891 Claudette T. Bourque, Cross v. Powell Electrical Manufacturing Company, Cross green
ca5 · 1980
11987–1987
Israel Alicea Rosado v. Ramon Garcia Santiago green
ca1 · 1977
11987–1987
Cort v. Ash green
scotus · 1975
11986–1986
People of Illinois v. Gates green
ill · 1981
11981–1981
Welsh v. Centa green
illappct · 1966
11979–1979
Oglesby v. Springfield Marine Bank green
ill · 1944
11977–1977

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 5 ILCS 315/3 (6) IL § 5 ILCS 315/9 (5) IL § 735 ILCS 5/3-110 (5) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-615 (4) IL § 20 ILCS 805/805-420 (3) IL § 30 ILCS 605/7c (3) IL § 625 ILCS 5/1-146 (3) IL § 625 ILCS 5/3-815 (3) IL § 720 ILCS 5/9-1 (3) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-1005 (3) IL § 735 ILCS 5/3-101 (3) IL § 735 ILCS 5/3-113 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

TX 125 (1974–2024) OH 95 (1975–2026) NM 90 (1971–2026) IL 75 (1887–2025) CA 68 (1882–2025) WA 64 (1905–2026) UT 63 (1911–2026) PA 59 (1904–2026) CT 56 (1898–2026) FL 39 (1937–2023) MO 39 (1900–2024) WI 32 (1909–2026) NY 32 (1860–2024) OR 28 (1928–2026) IA 27 (1866–2026) GA 25 (1994–2026) IN 22 (1894–2023) MD 22 (1919–2025) MA 21 (1907–2017) NJ 21 (1980–2024) NC 20 (1986–2026) MI 18 (1897–2025) MT 17 (1937–2022) KS 16 (1893–2026) AZ 16 (1966–2018) CO 16 (1909–2026) DC 13 (1947–2024) ND 13 (1955–2025) WY 11 (1961–2022) ME 11 (1909–2021) SD 11 (1951–2011) TN 10 (1979–2026) AL 10 (1983–2023) NE 10 (1987–2025) VT 10 (1916–2022) VA 10 (1837–2025) KY 10 (1882–2020) RI 10 (1993–2020) OK 10 (1898–2018) MS 9 (1884–2022) ID 9 (1909–2021) HI 8 (2002–2021) NH 8 (2003–2021) AR 8 (1923–2018) LA 7 (1997–2023) MN 6 (1919–2024) WV 6 (1890–2024) SC 5 (1993–2013) NV 5 (1998–2022) DE 3 (2008–2026) VI 2 (2010–2014) AK 2 (1986–2020)

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