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impartial hearing in Illinois

56 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1923–2025 7 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Ellison v. Illinois Racing Boardgreen
illappct · 2007 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2017–2022
2 sentences

2022Ellison v. Illinois Racing Board, 377 Ill.

2018Ellison v. Illinois Racing Board, 377 Ill.

33
Epstein v. Lanegreen
illappct · 1989 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2017–2022
2 sentences

2022The plaintiff thereafter filed a complaint in the trial court alleging he was denied his due process right to an impartial hearing because “his prison counselor had initiated the criminal escape charge against him, had testified against him before the grand jury which indicted him on that charge, then had served as the chairman of the hearing committee which revoked his good-time credit.” Id. at 64 .

2017Epstein v. Lane, 189 Ill.

23
Winn v. Mitsubishi Motor Manufacturing of America, Inc.green
illappct · 1999 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2005–2006
2 sentences

2005A right to a substitution of judge pursuant to section 2 — 1001 because of judicial prejudice is absolute (Dominique F., 145 Ill. 2d at 318-19 , 583 N.E.2d at 558 ) because it relates to a party’s entitlement to an impartial hearing, which is a basic tenet of our jurisprudence (Winn v. Mitsubishi Motor Manufacturing of America, Inc., 308 Ill.

2005A right to a substitution of judge pursuant to section 2-1001 because of judicial prejudice is absolute ( Dominique F. , 145 Ill. 2d at 318-19 , 583 N.E.2d at 558 ) because it relates to a party’s entitlement to an impartial hearing, which is a basic tenet of our jurisprudence ( Winn v. Mitsubishi Motor Manufacturing of America, Inc. , 308 Ill.

23
In Re Marriage of Passialesgreen
illappct · 1986 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999In contrast, seeking to transfer venue because a judge is allegedly prejudiced relates to a party's entitlement to an impartial hearing (see In re Marriage of Passiales , 144 Ill.

1999In contrast, seeking to transfer venue because a judge is allegedly prejudiced relates to a party’s entitlement to an impartial hearing (see In re Marriage ofPassiales, 144 Ill.

22
Cox v. Daleygreen
illappct · 1981 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1983–1986
2 sentences

1986See Cox v. Daley (1981), 93 Ill.

1984(Cox v. Daley (1981), 93 Ill.

13
Florsheim Shoe Co. v. Illinois Fair Employment Practices Commissiongreen
illappct · 1981 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024“Adequacy of notice is determined by whether the party receiving notice should have anticipated the effects and orders possible under an adverse ruling.” Florsheim Shoe Co. v. Illinois Fair Employment Practices Comm’n, 99 Ill.

11
Meneweather v. Board of Review of the Department of Employment Securitygreen
illappct · 1992 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020“A ‘fair hearing’ entitles the claimant to a full and impartial hearing, and the conduct of the hearing must be in accordance with the fundamental rights of due process.” Meneweather v. Board of Review of the Department of Employment Security, 249 Ill.

11
Sheldon E. Pangburn v. Civil Aeronautics Boardgreen
ca1 · 1962 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989See, e.g., Pangburn v. Civil Aeronautics Board (1962), 311 F.2d 349 (the plaintiff unsuccessfully argued that the C.A.B.’s investigation and issuance of an accident investigation report fixing pilot error as the cause of a plane crash precluded him from obtaining an impartial hearing by that same board on his appeal from a suspension order of the Administrator on the basis of the crash).

11
Scott v. Department of Commerce & Community Affairsgreen
ill · 1981 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988See Scott v. Department of Commerce & Community Affairs (1981), 84 Ill. 2d 42, 56 , 416 N.E.2d 1082 .

1988See Scott v. Department of Commerce & Community Affairs (1981), 84 Ill. 2d 42, 56 , 416 N.E.2d 1082 .

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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 (42)

CaseCitedYears
Gigger v. Board of Fire & Police Commissioners green
illappct · 1960
2 sentences

1985App. 2d 433 , 163 N.E.2d 541 , as cases illustrative of a party’s failure to receive an impartial hearing.

1974He relies on the decision in Gigger v. Board of Fire and Police Comm'rs (1959), 23 Ill.App.2d 433 , wherein the appellate court held it is imperative the record of an administrative hearing show that an impartial inquiry into the facts was conducted.

51974–1985
Flores v. BD. OF REVIEW, ILL. DEPT. OF LABOR green
illappct · 1979
2 sentences

2020App. 3d 980, 984 (1992) (citing Flores v. Board of Review, 74 Ill.

1992(See Flores v. Board of Review (1979), 74 Ill.

31980–2020
BD. OF EDUCATION OF VALLEY VIEW v. File green
illappct · 1980
2 sentences

2002The rationale for the amendment was based on the "potential for abuse present where a local board of education itself decides whether it had just cause to remove a tenured teacher from its employment," which abuse "could be eliminated by replacing the local board with an impartial hearing officer." File , 89 Ill.

2002The rationale for the amendment was based on the “potential for abuse present where a local board of education itself decides whether it had just cause to remove a tenured teacher from its employment,” which abuse “could be eliminated by replacing the local board with an impartial hearing officer.” File, 89 Ill.

31987–2002
Scatchell v. Board of Fire & Police Commissioners for Melrose Park green
illappct · 2022
2 sentences

2024“In administrative hearings, due process of law specifically requires a definite charge, adequate notice, and a full and impartial hearing. [Citation.] That said, charges in administrative proceedings do not need to be as precisely worded as the pleadings in a judicial proceeding, provided the respondent is adequately advised of the charges so that he may intelligently prepare a defense.” Scatchell, 2022 IL App (1st) 201361, ¶ 120 .

2023Principles of procedural due process required DCFS to provide her with “a definite charge, adequate notice, and a full and impartial hearing.” Scatchell v. Board of Fire & Police Commissioners for Melrose Park, 2022 IL App (1st) 201361, ¶ 120 .

22023–2024
Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd v. Heritage Bank of Central Illinois green
ill · 2015
2 sentences

2018Burke Engineering, Ltd. v. Heritage Bank of Central Illinois, 2015 IL 118955 , ¶ 24), no such thing happened here either. ¶ 34 In the context of administrative hearings, due process of law specifically requires a definite charge, adequate notice, and a full and impartial hearing.

2017Burke Engineering, Ltd. v. Heritage Bank of Central Illinois, 2015 IL 118955 , ¶ 24), no such thing happened here either. ¶ 34 In the context of administrative hearings, due process of law specifically requires a definite charge, adequate notice, and a full and impartial hearing.

22017–2018
Outcom, Inc. v. Illinois Department of Transportation green
ill · 2009
2 sentences

2014Id. ¶ 24 Our review of the Code reveals that the decision of an impartial hearing officer under article XIV is not expressly reviewable under the Review Law.

2014Id. ¶ 24 Our review of the Code reveals that the decision of an impartial hearing officer under article XIV is not expressly reviewable under the Review Law.

22014–2014
Giampa v. Illinois Civil Service Commission green
illappct · 1980
2 sentences

2007Giampa, 89 Ill.

2007Giampa, 89 Ill.

22007–2007
People v. Dominique F. green
ill · 1991
2 sentences

2005A right to a substitution of judge pursuant to section 2 — 1001 because of judicial prejudice is absolute (Dominique F., 145 Ill. 2d at 318-19 , 583 N.E.2d at 558 ) because it relates to a party’s entitlement to an impartial hearing, which is a basic tenet of our jurisprudence (Winn v. Mitsubishi Motor Manufacturing of America, Inc., 308 Ill.

2005A right to a substitution of judge pursuant to section 2 — 1001 because of judicial prejudice is absolute (Dominique F., 145 Ill. 2d at 318-19 , 583 N.E.2d at 558 ) because it relates to a party’s entitlement to an impartial hearing, which is a basic tenet of our jurisprudence (Winn v. Mitsubishi Motor Manufacturing of America, Inc., 308 Ill.

22005–2005
Board of Education v. Illinois State Board of Education green
illappct · 1987
2 sentences

2002Board of Education, School District No. 151, Cook County v. Illinois State Board of Education , 154 Ill.

2002Board of Education, School District No. 151 v. Illinois State Board of Education, 154 Ill.

22002–2002
People v. Bowen green
illappct · 1980
2 sentences

1987(People v. Bowen (1980), 87 Ill.

1985(People v. Bowen (1980), 87 Ill.

21985–1987
Lavin v. Civil Service Commission green
illappct · 1974
2 sentences

1980(Lavin v. Civil Service Com. (1974), 18 Ill.

1975(Lavin v. Civil Service Com., 18 Ill.App.3d 982 , 310 N.E.2d 858 .) Here, it appears from plaintiff’s complaint and his brief that he was fully informed of the charges and had notice of the fact that a date for their hearing had been set.

21975–1980
Inter-State Water Co. v. City of Danville neutral
ill · 1942
2 sentences

1974It should never appear, as it does in this case, that the procedure was aimed primarily at proving the guilt of the plaintiff.” In Inter-State Water Co. v. City of Danville, 379 Ill. 41 , our supreme court held that the Commerce Commission is an administrative board, quasi-judicial only in its nature, and while it may, pursuant to statute, institute proceedings on its own motion and may make independent investigations, its decisions must be judicial and it cannot be said to represent one party as against another.

1974It should never appear, as it does in this case, that the procedure was aimed primarily at proving the guilt of the plaintiff." In Inter-State Water Co. v. City of Danville, 379 Ill. 41 , our supreme court held that the Commerce Commission is an administrative board, quasi-judicial only in its nature, and while it may, pursuant to statute, institute proceedings on its own motion and may make independent investigations, its decisions must be judicial and it cannot be said to represent one party as against another. • 1 In Gardner v. Repasky (1969), 434 Pa. 126, 130 , 252 A.2d 704, 706 , *244 a c

21974–1974
People v. Evans green
illappct · 2017
1 sentence

2025People v. Evans, 2017 IL App (1st) 150091, ¶ 24 . ¶ 28 We agree with defendant that the preliminary Krankel inquiry in this matter went beyond an impartial hearing and became adversarial in nature.

12025–2025
Krain v. ILL. DEPT. OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION green
illappct · 1998
1 sentence

2022He reiterates that federal regulations have been disregarded to his detriment, contends “all the court rulings are void,” and seeks “a new impartial hearing.” ¶ 12 The appellant in Krain v. Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, 295 Ill.

12022–2022
Stone Street Partners, LLC v. City of Chicago Department of Administrative Hearings green
ill · 2017
1 sentence

2022“In the context of administrative hearings, due process of law specifically requires a definite charge, adequate notice, and a full and impartial hearing.” Stone Street Partners, LLC v. City of Chicago Department of Administrative Hearings, 2017 IL 117720, ¶ 34 .

12022–2022
Porter v. The Illinois State Board of Education green
illappct · 2014
1 sentence

2017Porter, 2014 IL App (1st) 122891 , ¶ 24.

12017–2017
Evans v. Benjamin School District No. 25 green
illappct · 1985
1 sentence

2014Id.

12014–2014
Jones v. Board of Fire & Police Commissioners green
illappct · 1984
1 sentence

2010Jones v. Board of Fire & Police Commissioners of the Village of Mundelein, 127 Ill.

12010–2010
People v. Johnson green
illappct · 1987
2 sentences

1991App. 3d 952, 953 , 516 N.E.2d 343, 344 .) In addition, a conviction will not be reversed unless the trial court’s abuse of discretion has denied defendant his right to an impartial hearing.

1991Johnson, 162 Ill.

11991–1991
Ballin Drugs, Inc. v. Department of Registration & Education green
illappct · 1988
1 sentence

1988(Ballin Drugs, Inc. v. Department of Registration & Education (1988), 166 Ill.

11988–1988
People v. Jordan green
ill · 1984
2 sentences

1987(See, e.g., People v. Jordan (1984), 103 Ill. 2d 192, 206-07 , 469 N.E.2d 569 ; Kozak v. Retirement Board of the Fireman’s Annuity & Benefit Fund (1983), 95 Ill. 2d 211, 216 , 447 N.E.2d 394 .) Section 24 — 12 permits a board to dismiss a tenured teacher without notice of charges, a period of remediation, and an impartial hearing before a disinterested hearing officer, where dismissal occurs “as a result of decision of the board to decrease the number of teachers employed by the board.” (111.

1987(See, e.g., People v. Jordan (1984), 103 Ill. 2d 192, 206-07 , 469 N.E.2d 569 ; Kozak v. Retirement Board of the Fireman’s Annuity & Benefit Fund (1983), 95 Ill. 2d 211, 216 , 447 N.E.2d 394 .) Section 24 — 12 permits a board to dismiss a tenured teacher without notice of charges, a period of remediation, and an impartial hearing before a disinterested hearing officer, where dismissal occurs “as a result of decision of the board to decrease the number of teachers employed by the board.” (111.

11987–1987
Quarles v. Kozubowski green
illappct · 1987
11987–1987
Kozak v. RETIREMENT BOARD OF FIREMEN'S ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND green
ill · 1983
11987–1987
People v. Goff green
illappct · 1985
11987–1987
Whitley v. Board of Review neutral
illappct · 1983
11986–1986
Orbach v. Axelrod green
illappct · 1981
11985–1985
People ex rel. Pennsylvania Railroad v. Illinois Commerce Commission green
ill · 1968
11984–1984
Hill v. Daley neutral
illappct · 1975
11981–1981
Gilliland v. Board of Education red
ill · 1977
11980–1980
Board of Education of School District No. 150 v. City of Peoria green
illappct · 1977
11980–1980
Bruce v. Department of Registration & Education green
ill · 1963
11979–1979
Angelo v. BD. OF REVIEW, DEPT. OF LABOR green
illappct · 1978
11979–1979
Rosenbaum v. Johnson green
illappct · 1978
11979–1979
Gardner v. Repasky green
pa · 1969
11974–1974
Commonwealth v. Woodall neutral
pasuperct · 1971
11974–1974
Schlesinger Appeal green
pa · 1961
11974–1974
Donnon v. Downingtown Civil Service Commission green
pacommwct · 1971
11974–1974
Smith v. Department of Registration & Education green
ill · 1952
11974–1974
cluster 289925 green
ca2 · 1970
11971–1971
Goldberg v. Kelly green
scotus · 1970
11971–1971

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 735 ILCS 5/3-101 (10) IL § 735 ILCS 5/3-110 (4) IL § 815 ILCS 505/1 (4) IL § 5 ILCS 120/1 (3) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-615 (3) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-619 (3) IL § 735 ILCS 5/3-102 (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

OH 244 (1988–2026) IL 56 (1923–2025) NY 39 (1931–2024) CA 35 (1935–2025) AL 17 (1930–2025) KS 16 (1982–2026) CT 12 (1961–1997) MA 12 (1980–2023) NJ 11 (1987–2026) PA 10 (1963–2022) AZ 9 (1970–2025) TX 6 (1967–2004) MD 6 (1958–2021) CO 5 (1981–2002) SD 4 (1977–2009) WY 4 (1956–2022) FL 4 (2001–2018) NE 4 (1895–1933) VT 4 (1928–2015) DE 3 (1987–2018) MN 3 (1991–2008) OK 3 (1934–1998) WA 2 (1953–2017) NM 2 (1983–2003) MS 2 (1989–1993) DC 2 (1991–2003) MO 2 (1978–2010) UT 2 (1999–2018) RI 2 (1987–2011) AR 2 (2004–2016) WV 2 (1998–2004) TN 2 (2010–2018) MI 2 (1964–1982) LA 2 (1951–1990) ME 2 (1984–2016)

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.

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