72 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1974–2026 13 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Chapman v. Californiared2 sentences2004See Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 17 L. 2004See Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 17 L. | 4 | 4 |
People v. Brandongreen2 sentences2000The majority, by considering only whether a fitness hearing would have been held (Brandon, 162 Ill. 2d at 457-59 ), simply presumes the existence of prejudice in certain circumstances in which such a presumption is not warranted.” Brandon, 162 Ill. 2d at 462-63 (Miller, J., dissenting, joined by Bilandic, C.J., and Heiple, J.). 2000The majority, by considering only whether a fitness hearing would have been held (Brandon, 162 Ill. 2d at 457-59 ), simply presumes the existence of prejudice in certain circumstances in which such a presumption is not warranted.” Brandon, 162 Ill. 2d at 462-63 (Miller, J., dissenting, joined by Bilandic, C.J., and Heiple, J.). | 2 | 4 |
In Re EHgreen2 sentences2018See In re E.H. , 224 Ill. 2d 172 , 180, 309 Ill.Dec. 1 , 863 N.E.2d 231 (2006). ¶ 111 In its decision to deny relief below, the circuit court identified as "most compelling" two major concerns with defendant's testimony. 2018See In re E.H. , 224 Ill. 2d 172 , 180, 309 Ill.Dec. 1 , 863 N.E.2d 231 (2006). ¶ 111 In its decision to deny relief below, the circuit court identified as "most compelling" two major concerns with defendant's testimony. | 2 | 2 |
Abrahamson v. Illinois Department of Professional Regulationgreen2 sentences2016See Abrahamson, 153 Ill. 2d at 95 (“A fair hearing before an administrative agency includes the opportunity to be heard, the right to cross-examine adverse witnesses, and impartiality in ruling on the evidence.”). ¶ 77 We conclude that petitioner received a fair and impartial hearing in this case and was not denied procedural due process. ¶ 78 2. 2016See Abramson, 153 Ill. 2d at 95 (“A fair hearing before an administrative agency includes the opportunity to be heard, the right to cross-examine adverse witnesses, and impartiality in ruling on the evidence.”). ¶ 77 We conclude that petitioner received a fair and impartial hearing in this case and was not denied procedural due process. ¶ 78 2. | 2 | 2 |
Fleetwood Development Corp. v. Northbrook Property & Casualty Insurancegreen2 sentences2007See Fleetwood, 172 Ill. 2007See Fleetwood, 172 Ill. | 2 | 2 |
People v. Simsgreen2 sentences2002See People v. Sims, 192 Ill.2d 592, 629 , 249 Ill.Dec. 610 , 736 N.E.2d 1048 (2000). 2002See People v. Sims, 192 Ill. 2d 592, 629 (2000). | 2 | 2 |
People v. Johnsongreen2 sentences1997"For the purposes of imposing the death sentence, it is incumbent upon the sentencer to determine whether an aggravating factor exists.” People v. Johnson, 149 Ill. 2d 118, 156 (1992). 1997"For the purposes of imposing the death sentence, it is incumbent upon the sentencer to determine whether an aggravating factor exists." People v. Johnson, 149 Ill. 2d 118, 156 (1992). | 2 | 2 |
Kimble v. The Illinois State Board of Educationgreen2 sentences2024Cf. Kimble v. Illinois State Board of Education, 2014 IL App (1st) 123436, ¶ 82 (finding plaintiff’s due process rights were violated 26 No. 1-23-0935 where it was undisputed that the outcome of her employment termination hearing was “directly dependent” on the credibility of statements given by a single witness, plaintiff denied the conduct, there were no eyewitnesses to the alleged incidents, and plaintiff “did not have the opportunity to cross-examine [the sole] witness whose testimony was indispensable to the outcome of a hearing in which her constitutionally protected interest in continue 2024The teacher’s “right to due process was violated where she did not have the opportunity to cross-examine a witness whose testimony was indispensable to the outcome of a hearing in which her constitutionally protected interest in continued employment was at stake.” Kimble, 2014 IL App (1st) 123436, ¶ 82 . | 1 | 4 |
People v. Johnsongreen1 sentence2025Colon, 225 Ill. 2d at 135 (citing Strickland, 466 U.S. at 694 ). “ ‘Satisfying the prejudice prong necessitates a showing of actual prejudice, not simply speculation that defendant may have been prejudiced.’ ” Johnson, 2021 IL 126291, ¶ 55 (quoting People v. Patterson, 2014 IL 115102, ¶ 81 ); see People v. Palmer, 162 Ill. 2d 465, 481 (1994) (finding that proof of prejudice cannot be based on conjecture or speculation). - 24 - ¶ 103 Here, both parties base their arguments on speculation. | 1 | 1 |
People v. Palmergreen1 sentence2025Colon, 225 Ill. 2d at 135 (citing Strickland, 466 U.S. at 694 ). “ ‘Satisfying the prejudice prong necessitates a showing of actual prejudice, not simply speculation that defendant may have been prejudiced.’ ” Johnson, 2021 IL 126291, ¶ 55 (quoting People v. Patterson, 2014 IL 115102, ¶ 81 ); see People v. Palmer, 162 Ill. 2d 465, 481 (1994) (finding that proof of prejudice cannot be based on conjecture or speculation). - 24 - ¶ 103 Here, both parties base their arguments on speculation. | 1 | 1 |
People v. Piatkowskigreen1 sentence2025People v. Piatkowski, 225 Ill. 2d 551, 564-65 (2007). | 1 | 1 |
In re Leslie C.green1 sentence2024Cf. Kimble v. Illinois State Board of Education, 2014 IL App (1st) 123436, ¶ 82 (finding plaintiff’s due process rights were violated 26 No. 1-23-0935 where it was undisputed that the outcome of her employment termination hearing was “directly dependent” on the credibility of statements given by a single witness, plaintiff denied the conduct, there were no eyewitnesses to the alleged incidents, and plaintiff “did not have the opportunity to cross-examine [the sole] witness whose testimony was indispensable to the outcome of a hearing in which her constitutionally protected interest in continue | 1 | 1 |
Citizens Insurance Company of America v. Wynndalco Enterprises, LLCgreen1 sentence2023See Wynndalco, 70 F.4th at 1004 (“As we have discussed, there are no readily-discernible clues in the text surrounding the catch-all provision that point to privacy as the factor that harmonizes the catch-all with the other provisions of the violation-of-statutes exclusion.”). ¶ 77 In the end, it makes no difference to the outcome of our analysis whether we employ the limiting gloss of ejusdem generis, because the result is the same. | 1 | 1 |
| Cross v. Crossgreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. McGeegreen | 1 | 1 |
| Baker v. Bakergreen | 1 | 1 |
| Preferred Personnel Services, Inc. v. Meltzer, Purtill & Stelle, LLCgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Fisher v. Waldropgreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Harrisgreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Bowmangreen | 1 | 1 |
| Girot v. Keithgreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Pattersongreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Illinois. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Colquitt Ex Rel. Colquitt v. Rich Township High School District No. 227
green
2 sentences2025Id. 2019In such an instance, the opportunity for cross-examination is imperative." Id. ¶ 60 Similarly, in Kimble, a tenured teacher was accused of corporal punishment of a student who did not testify at the teacher's dismissal hearing. | 6 | 2014–2025 |
People v. Moore
green
2 sentences2018Jolly, 2014 IL 117142, ¶ 40 ; Moore, 207 Ill. 2d at 80 . 2017Jolly , 2014 IL 117142 , ¶ 40, 389 Ill.Dec. 101 , 25 N.E.3d 1127 ; Moore , 207 Ill. 2d at 80 , 278 Ill.Dec. 36 , 797 N.E.2d 631 . | 3 | 2017–2018 |
People v. Jolly
green
2 sentences2018Jolly, 2014 IL 117142, ¶ 40 ; Moore, 207 Ill. 2d at 80 . 2017Jolly , 2014 IL 117142 , ¶ 40, 389 Ill.Dec. 101 , 25 N.E.3d 1127 ; Moore , 207 Ill. 2d at 80 , 278 Ill.Dec. 36 , 797 N.E.2d 631 . | 3 | 2017–2018 |
Strickland v. Washington
green
2 sentences2025Colon, 225 Ill. 2d at 135 (citing Strickland, 466 U.S. at 694 ). “ ‘Satisfying the prejudice prong necessitates a showing of actual prejudice, not simply speculation that defendant may have been prejudiced.’ ” Johnson, 2021 IL 126291, ¶ 55 (quoting People v. Patterson, 2014 IL 115102, ¶ 81 ); see People v. Palmer, 162 Ill. 2d 465, 481 (1994) (finding that proof of prejudice cannot be based on conjecture or speculation). - 24 - ¶ 103 Here, both parties base their arguments on speculation. 2022Nevertheless, for the sake of his argument, we will liberally construe his petition as arguing this point, since it does not change the outcome of our analysis regarding the viability of his petition. ¶ 20 A defendant’s claim of ineffective assistance of counsel is analyzed under the two-pronged test set forth in Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 (1984). | 2 | 2022–2025 |
People v. Robinson
green
2 sentences2022We review the procedure used by the court de novo, and if the procedure used was somehow erroneous, “we will reverse the outcome of the inquiry, unless the error was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.” Id. 2019“If we find that the trial court committed an error in procedure, we will reverse the outcome of the inquiry, unless the error was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.” Id. | 2 | 2019–2022 |
People v. Caballes
green
2 sentences2011Caballes, 221 Ill.2d at 285 , 303 Ill.Dec. 128 , 851 N.E.2d 26 . ¶ 142 Nor am I certain that the principal issue before us is as the circuit court phrased it: whether "the Illinois Constitution's right to privacy contains its own, distinct right to abortion that is greater than the right contained in the Federal Constitution." The right to privacy under the Illinois Constitution makes no mention of abortion as the landmark decision on abortion by the United States Supreme Court was issued after our constitutional convention was held in 1970. 2011Caballes, 221 Ill.2d at 285 , 303 Ill.Dec. 128 , 851 N.E.2d 26 . ¶ 142 Nor am I certain that the principal issue before us is as the circuit court phrased it: whether "the Illinois Constitution's right to privacy contains its own, distinct right to abortion that is greater than the right contained in the Federal Constitution." The right to privacy under the Illinois Constitution makes no mention of abortion as the landmark decision on abortion by the United States Supreme Court was issued after our constitutional convention was held in 1970. | 2 | 2011–2011 |
People v. Taylor
green
2 sentences2008Taylor, 357 Ill. 2008Taylor, 357 Ill. | 2 | 2008–2008 |
People v. Bashaw
green
2 sentences2008In support of his contention that the certificate here fell short, Richardson relies most heavily on People v. Bashaw, 361 Ill. 2008In support of his contention that the certificate here fell short, Richardson relies most heavily on People v. Bashaw, 361 Ill. | 2 | 2008–2008 |
Ward v. Village of Monroeville
green
2 sentences1999Cf. Ward v. Village of Monroeville, 409 U.S. 57, 60 , 34 L. 1999Cf. Ward v. Village of Monroeville, 409 U.S. 57, 60 , 34 L. | 2 | 1998–1999 |
Wilson v. Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
green
2 sentences1999Wilson v. Board of Fire & Police Commissioners, 205 Ill. 1999Wilson v. Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of City of Markham , 205 Ill. | 2 | 1999–1999 |
Ryan v. Landek
green
2 sentences1997Ryan , 159 Ill. 1997Ryan, 159 Ill. | 2 | 1997–1997 |
Jefferson v. Chicago Housing Authority
neutral
1 sentence2026Mandate to issue immediately. 13 No. 1-26-0279 Jefferson v. Chicago Housing Authority, 2026 IL App (1st) 260279 Decision Under Review: Appeal from the Circuit Court of Cook County, No. 25-CH- 10811; the Hon. | 1 | 2026–2026 |
People v. Colon
green
1 sentence2025Colon, 225 Ill. 2d at 135 (citing Strickland, 466 U.S. at 694 ). “ ‘Satisfying the prejudice prong necessitates a showing of actual prejudice, not simply speculation that defendant may have been prejudiced.’ ” Johnson, 2021 IL 126291, ¶ 55 (quoting People v. Patterson, 2014 IL 115102, ¶ 81 ); see People v. Palmer, 162 Ill. 2d 465, 481 (1994) (finding that proof of prejudice cannot be based on conjecture or speculation). - 24 - ¶ 103 Here, both parties base their arguments on speculation. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
People v. Patterson
green
1 sentence2025Colon, 225 Ill. 2d at 135 (citing Strickland, 466 U.S. at 694 ). “ ‘Satisfying the prejudice prong necessitates a showing of actual prejudice, not simply speculation that defendant may have been prejudiced.’ ” Johnson, 2021 IL 126291, ¶ 55 (quoting People v. Patterson, 2014 IL 115102, ¶ 81 ); see People v. Palmer, 162 Ill. 2d 465, 481 (1994) (finding that proof of prejudice cannot be based on conjecture or speculation). - 24 - ¶ 103 Here, both parties base their arguments on speculation. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
In re A.P.
green
1 sentence2023In re A.P., 2012 IL 113875 . - 28 - No. 1-22-0881 ¶ 112 The Public Guardian offers two alternative explanations for why Dr. Jones’s report was created, neither of which we can accept. | 1 | 2023–2023 |
People v. Williams
green
1 sentence2023However, nonbinding authority has little relevance to the question of whether the trial court committed a clear or obvious error in failing to question all the jurors concerning the law review article, as “[p]lain-error review is reserved for errors that are - 23 - clear or obvious based on law that is well settled at the time of trial.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) People v. Williams, 2015 IL App (2d) 130585, ¶ 11 . ¶ 74 We also reject defendant’s argument on appeal that the trial court failed to exercise its discretion because the court’s comments showed it had already determined the | 1 | 2023–2023 |
| In re M.M. neutral | 1 | 2022–2022 |
People v. Henderson
green
1 sentence2022People v. Henderson, 2013 IL 114040, ¶ 11 . | 1 | 2022–2022 |
| People v. Hale green | 1 | 2021–2021 |
| Booker v. The Board of Education of the City of Chicago green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| In re Commitment of Dodge green | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| In re Commitment of Walker green | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| People v. Tittlebach green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| People v. Wesley green | 1 | 2009–2009 |
| Kimmelman v. Morrison green | 1 | 1994–1994 |
| Martich v. Ellis green | 1 | 1990–1990 |
| Schaffner v. Chicago & North Western Transportation Co. green | 1 | 1989–1989 |
| Hefler v. Wright neutral | 1 | 1986–1986 |
| People v. Royse green | 1 | 1985–1985 |
| People v. Lewis green | 1 | 1984–1984 |
| People v. Chambers green | 1 | 1984–1984 |
| Ladenheim v. Union County Hospital District green | 1 | 1983–1983 |
| People v. Monigan green | 1 | 1981–1981 |
| McGowen v. City of Bloomington green | 1 | 1981–1981 |
| De Franco v. De Franco green | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| Texas & Pacific Railway Co. v. Abilene Cotton Oil Co. green | 1 | 1976–1976 |
| People v. Johnson neutral | 1 | 1975–1975 |
| Gilbert v. California green | 1 | 1974–1974 |
| The People v. Blumenshine green | 1 | 1974–1974 |
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.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.