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findings hearing in Illinois

55 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1955–2025 8 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 (13)

CaseFollowedCited
Beggs v. The Board of Education of Murphysboro Community Unit School District No. 186green
ill · 2016 · cited in 5 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2020–2023
2 sentences

2023App. 3d 813, 823 (2005); see Beggs v. Board of Education of Murphysboro Community Unit School District No. 186, 2016 IL 120236, ¶¶ 57, 61 (“the decision of the school board is the final decision for purposes of administrative review,” even where witness credibility drove the findings and the hearing officer, rather than the board, observed the witnesses).

2021App. 3d 813, 823 (2005); see also Beggs v. Board of Education of Murphysboro Community Unit School District No. 186, - 11 - 2021 IL App (2d) 200095 2016 IL 120236, ¶¶ 57, 61 (“the decision of the school board is the final decision for purposes of administrative review,” even where witness credibility drove the findings and the hearing officer, rather than the board, observed the witnesses).

55
Highland Park Convalescent Center, Inc. v. Health Facilities Planning Boardgreen
illappct · 1991 · cited in 5 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2000–2017
2 sentences

2017Highland Park Convalescent Center, Inc. v. Health Facilities Planning Board, 217 Ill.

2016Highland Park Convalescent Center, Inc. v. Health Facilities Planning Board, 217 Ill.

35
Acorn Corrugated Box Co. v. Illinois Human Rights Commissiongreen
illappct · 1989 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2020–2021
2 sentences

2021Nevertheless, the supreme court made it clear that (1) “on administrative review the court still only reviews the agency’s findings of fact under the manifest weight of the evidence standard, not the hearing officer’s recommendation and factual findings,” and (2) “[t]his is the case even when the findings of fact depend on the credibility of the witnesses—and even if the hearing officer, rather than the board, observed those witnesses.” Id.; see also Abrahamson v. Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, 153 Ill. 2d 76 , 95 96-99 (1992); Acorn Corrugated Box Co. v. Illinois Human Rights

2020Nevertheless, the supreme court made it clear that (1) “on administrative review the court still only reviews the agency’s findings of fact under the manifest weight of the evidence standard, not the hearing officer’s recommendation and factual findings,” and (2) “[t]his is the case even when the findings of fact depend on the credibility of the witnesses—and even if the hearing officer, rather than the board, observed those witnesses.” Id.; see also Abrahamson v. Illinois 18 Department of Professional Regulation, 153 Ill. 2d 76 , 95 96-99 (1992); Acorn Corrugated Box Co. v. Illinois Human Rig

22
Abrahamson v. Illinois Department of Professional Regulationgreen
ill · 1992 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2020–2021
2 sentences

2021Nevertheless, the supreme court made it clear that (1) “on administrative review the court still only reviews the agency’s findings of fact under the manifest weight of the evidence standard, not the hearing officer’s recommendation and factual findings,” and (2) “[t]his is the case even when the findings of fact depend on the credibility of the witnesses—and even if the hearing officer, rather than the board, observed those witnesses.” Id.; see also Abrahamson v. Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, 153 Ill. 2d 76 , 95 96-99 (1992); Acorn Corrugated Box Co. v. Illinois Human Rights

2020Nevertheless, the supreme court made it clear that (1) “on administrative review the court still only reviews the agency’s findings of fact under the manifest weight of the evidence standard, not the hearing officer’s recommendation and factual findings,” and (2) “[t]his is the case even when the findings of fact depend on the credibility of the witnesses—and even if the hearing officer, rather than the board, observed those witnesses.” Id.; see also Abrahamson v. Illinois 18 Department of Professional Regulation, 153 Ill. 2d 76 , 95 96-99 (1992); Acorn Corrugated Box Co. v. Illinois Human Rig

22
Starkey v. Civil Service Commissiongreen
ill · 1983 · cited in 4 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1987–2012
2 sentences

1987(Starkey v. Civil Service Com. (1983), 97 Ill. 2d 91, 101 , 454 N.E.2d 265 .) In this case, the findings of the hearing officer are not against the manifest weight of the evidence.

1987(Starkey v. Civil Service Com. (1983), 97 Ill. 2d 91, 101 , 454 N.E.2d 265 .) In this case, the findings of the hearing officer are not against the manifest weight of the evidence.

14
In Re Marriage of Saheb and Khazalgreen
illappct · 2007 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See In re Marriage of Saheb & Khazal, 377 Ill.

11
People v. Merriweathergreen
illappct · 2022 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See Merriweather, 2022 IL App (4th) 210498, ¶ 35 .

11
Kalisz v. Board of Education of Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District 96green
illappct · 2021 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021App. 3d 813, 823 (2005); see also Beggs v. Board of Education of Murphysboro Community Unit School District No. 186, - 11 - 2021 IL App (2d) 200095 2016 IL 120236, ¶¶ 57, 61 (“the decision of the school board is the final decision for purposes of administrative review,” even where witness credibility drove the findings and the hearing officer, rather than the board, observed the witnesses).

11
Russell v. Board of Educationgreen
illappct · 2007 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Russell v. Board of Education of the City of Chicago, 379 Ill.

11
Wilson v. Department of Professional Regulationgreen
illappct · 2000 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Starkey v. Civil Service Comm’n, 97 Ill. 2d 91, 100-01 (1983); Wilson v. Department of Professional Regulation, 317 Ill.

11
Marconi v. Chicago Heights Police Pension Boardgreen
ill · 2007 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Marconi v. Chicago Heights Police Pension Board, 225 Ill. 2d 497, 531 (2006) (per curiam).

11
Department of Corrections v. Adamsgreen
illappct · 1986 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998Schmeier argues that an agency may only reject the findings of a hearing officer or ALJ if those findings are against the manifest weight of the evidence, citing Department of Corrections v. Adams, 146 Ill.

1998App. 3d 173, 181 , 496 N.E.2d 1138, 1143 (1986).

11
Wolbach v. ZONING BD. OF APPEALS OF CHICAGOgreen
illappct · 1967 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
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 (33)

CaseCitedYears
Hearne v. Chicago School Reform Board of Trustees of the Board of Education green
illappct · 2001
2 sentences

2016Id.

2016Id.

42007–2016
Daniels v. Police Board green
illappct · 1976
2 sentences

1981Daniels v. Police Board (1976), 37 Ill.

1978Daniels v. Police Board (1976), 37 Ill.

31976–1981
Bd. of Educ. of Golf School Dist. v. Regional Bd. of School Trustees green
ill · 1982
2 sentences

2006Moreover, the Superintendent adopted the findings of the hearing officer, who applied the “community of interest standard” for annexation and detachment cases (Board of Education of Golf School District No. 67 v. Regional Board of School Trustees, 89 Ill. 2d 392 (1982)), and found that the property’s “future is tied” to Frankfort.

2006Moreover, the Superintendent adopted the findings of the hearing officer, who applied the Acommunity of interest standard@ for annexation and detachment cases (Board of Education of Golf School District No. 67 v. Regional Board of School Trustees, 89 Ill. 2d 392 (1982)), and found that the property=s Afuture is tied@ to Frankfort.

22006–2006
People v. Foster green
illappct · 1995
2 sentences

2003Rather, we find this case to be similar to People v. Foster , 271 Ill.

2003Rather, we find this case to be similar to People v. Foster, 271 Ill.

22003–2003
McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green green
scotus · 1973
2 sentences

2000In reviewing discrimination actions brought under the Illinois Human Rights Act, a three-part analysis first recognized in McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green, 411 U.S. 792 , 36 L.

2000In reviewing discrimination actions brought under the Illinois Human Rights Act, a three-part analysis first recognized in McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green, 411 U.S. 792 , 36 L.

22000–2000
Pundy v. Department of Professional Regulation green
illappct · 1991
2 sentences

2000Starkey v. Civil Service Comm’n, 97 Ill. 2d 91, 100-01 , 454 N.E.2d 265 (1983); Pundy v. Department of Professional Regulation, 211 Ill.

2000Starkey v. Civil Service Comm'n , 97 Ill. 2d 91, 100-01 , 454 N.E.2d 265 (1983); Pundy v. Department of Professional Regulation , 211 Ill.

22000–2000
In Re Stillo green
ill · 1977
2 sentences

1986Conversion of a client's funds, absent mitigating circumstances, can be grounds for disbarment. ( In re Feldman (1982), 89 Ill.2d 7 ; In re Stillo (1977), 68 Ill.2d 49 .) In numerous other cases involving conversion of clients' funds, this court, dependent upon the circumstances shown, has imposed suspensions.

1982(In re Stillo (1977), 68 Ill. 2d 49, 55 ; In re Eaton (1958), 14 Ill. 2d 338, 343 .) In the instant case a careful review of the record convinces us that the findings of the hearing panel and the Review Board are supported by clear and convincing evidence.

21982–1986
Basketfield v. Police Board of Chicago green
ill · 1974
2 sentences

1978(Basketfield v. Police Board (1974), 56 Ill. 2d 351 , 307 N.E.2d 371 .) An examination will thus be made on review to determine whether enough evidence exists on record to support the findings of violation.

1978(Basketfield v. Police Board (1974), 56 Ill. 2d 351 , 307 N.E.2d 371 .) An examination will thus be made on review to determine whether enough evidence exists on record to support the findings of violation.

21976–1978
Jackson v. Board of Election Commissioners of the City of Chicago green
ill · 2012
1 sentence

2021Jackson, 2012 IL 111928, ¶¶ 17-18 .

12021–2021
Szkoda v. ILLINOIS HUMAN RIGHTS COM'N green
illappct · 1998
1 sentence

2021Hostile Housing Environment Sexual Harassment ¶ 38 The elements of a hostile housing environment sexual harassment claim are: (1) the complainant is a member of a protected group; (2) the complainant was “subjected to unwelcome and extensive sexual harassment, in the form of sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature, which [were] not *** solicited or desired by the [complainant], and which [were] viewed as undesirable or offensive”; (3) such harassment was based on the complainant’s sex; and (4) such “harassment makes continued tenancy

12021–2021
Pacernick v. Board of Education of the Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 green
illappct · 2020
1 sentence

2020Here, however, the Board adopted the hearing - 27 - 2020 IL App (2d) 190959 officer’s findings and dismissal recommendation.

12020–2020
Aufox v. Board of Education of Township High School District No. 113 green
illappct · 1992
1 sentence

2014Id. -7- ¶ 26 Here, the state law at issue is not nearly so specific.

12014–2014
Caracci v. Edgar green
illappct · 1987
1 sentence

1993(Caracci v. Edgar (1987), 160 Ill.

11993–1993
Mohler v. Department of Labor green
ill · 1951
1 sentence

1992App. 3d at 474 ) or unless the conclusion reached is clearly against the manifest weight of the evidence (Mohler, 409 Ill. at 85 ), neither the trial court on judicial review nor this court on appeal will or can substitute our judgment for the findings of the hearing officer.

11992–1992
Kankakee County Board of Review v. Property Tax Appeal Board green
ill · 1989
2 sentences

1991However, it is also well settled that the manifest weight of the evidence standard of review does not apply where the question presented is one of law. ( Kankakee County Board of Review v. Property Tax Appeal Board (1989), 131 Ill.2d 1 , 136 Ill.Dec. 76 , 544 N.E.2d 762 ; Lake County Board of Review v. Property Tax Appeal Board (1989), 192 Ill.App.3d 605, 613 , 139 Ill.Dec. 573 , 548 N.E.2d 1129 .) When the facts are not in dispute, their legal effect becomes a matter of law which is reviewable by the court; and a reviewing court is not bound by an agency's conclusions of law.

1991However, it is also well settled that the manifest weight of the evidence standard of review does not apply where the question presented is one of law. ( Kankakee County Board of Review v. Property Tax Appeal Board (1989), 131 Ill.2d 1 , 136 Ill.Dec. 76 , 544 N.E.2d 762 ; Lake County Board of Review v. Property Tax Appeal Board (1989), 192 Ill.App.3d 605, 613 , 139 Ill.Dec. 573 , 548 N.E.2d 1129 .) When the facts are not in dispute, their legal effect becomes a matter of law which is reviewable by the court; and a reviewing court is not bound by an agency's conclusions of law.

11991–1991
Universal Camera Corp. v. National Labor Relations Board green
scotus · 1951
1 sentence

1991Ed. 456 , 71 S. Ct. 456 , and other Federal cases applying the Administrative Procedure Act which have ruled that significance must be given to the findings of the hearing officer.

11991–1991
Lake County Board of Review v. Property Tax Appeal Board green
illappct · 1989
2 sentences

1991However, it is also well settled that the manifest weight of the evidence standard of review does not apply where the question presented is one of law. ( Kankakee County Board of Review v. Property Tax Appeal Board (1989), 131 Ill.2d 1 , 136 Ill.Dec. 76 , 544 N.E.2d 762 ; Lake County Board of Review v. Property Tax Appeal Board (1989), 192 Ill.App.3d 605, 613 , 139 Ill.Dec. 573 , 548 N.E.2d 1129 .) When the facts are not in dispute, their legal effect becomes a matter of law which is reviewable by the court; and a reviewing court is not bound by an agency's conclusions of law.

1991However, it is also well settled that the manifest weight of the evidence standard of review does not apply where the question presented is one of law. ( Kankakee County Board of Review v. Property Tax Appeal Board (1989), 131 Ill.2d 1 , 136 Ill.Dec. 76 , 544 N.E.2d 762 ; Lake County Board of Review v. Property Tax Appeal Board (1989), 192 Ill.App.3d 605, 613 , 139 Ill.Dec. 573 , 548 N.E.2d 1129 .) When the facts are not in dispute, their legal effect becomes a matter of law which is reviewable by the court; and a reviewing court is not bound by an agency's conclusions of law.

11991–1991
Sheehan v. Board of Fire & Police Commissioners green
illappct · 1987
2 sentences

1991A *384 finding is against the manifest weight of the evidence if an opposite conclusion is clearly evident from the record. ( Sheehan v. Board of Fire & Police Commissioners (1987), 158 Ill.App.3d 275 , 108 Ill.Dec. 771 , 509 N.E.2d 467 .) The Department maintains that the findings of the hearing officer were not against the manifest weight of the evidence and that the Board's decision must, therefore, be upheld.

1991App. 3d 275 , 509 N.E.2d 467 .) The Department maintains that the findings of the hearing officer were not against the manifest weight of the evidence and that the Board’s decision must, therefore, be upheld.

11991–1991
Bell v. Civil Service Commission green
illappct · 1987
11989–1989
Wilkey v. Illinois Racing Board green
ill · 1983
11989–1989
In Re Hopper green
ill · 1981
11987–1987
Poole Foundry & MacHine Co. v. National Labor Relations Board green
ca4 · 1951
11986–1986
In Re Feldman green
ill · 1982
11986–1986
In Re Eaton green
ill · 1958
11982–1982
DEP. OF MENTAL HEALTH & DEV. DIS. v. Civil Serv. Comm'n green
ill · 1981
11982–1982
Adolph Coors Company v. Federal Trade Commission green
ca10 · 1974
11982–1982
Moore v. Chicago Police Board green
illappct · 1976
11981–1981
Homefinders, Inc. v. City of Evanston green
ill · 1976
11980–1980
In Re Wyatt green
ill · 1972
11980–1980
Lieberman v. Rochford neutral
illappct · 1976
11978–1978
Oswald v. Civil Service Commission neutral
ill · 1950
11956–1956
Logan v. Civil Service Commission neutral
ill · 1954
11956–1956
Drezner v. Civil Service Commission green
ill · 1947
11955–1955

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 735 ILCS 5/3-101 (13) IL § 105 ILCS 5/24-12 (10) IL § 105 ILCS 5/34-85 (8) IL § 735 ILCS 5/3-110 (8) IL § 105 ILCS 5/24-16 (6) IL § 735 ILCS 5/3-102 (4) IL § 105 ILCS 5/10-22.4 (3) IL § 105 ILCS 5/34-84a (3) IL § 115 ILCS 5/14 (3) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-619 (3) IL § 735 ILCS 5/3-105 (3) IL § 735 ILCS 5/3-107 (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

NY 139 (1932–2025) CA 89 (1896–2026) MD 65 (1972–2020) IN 61 (1975–2025) PA 58 (1934–2024) IL 55 (1955–2025) RI 38 (1981–2025) OR 37 (1954–2025) FL 34 (1910–2024) OH 24 (1983–2026) CO 24 (1974–2024) TX 23 (1920–2024) AR 19 (1989–2021) MO 19 (1960–2025) ID 19 (1983–2013) MI 18 (1982–2025) AZ 18 (1974–2024) UT 18 (1980–2026) NC 18 (1953–2020) MA 17 (1979–2025) TN 16 (2000–2018) LA 14 (1985–2025) MN 13 (1952–2016) NM 12 (1892–2022) WA 11 (1973–2024) CT 11 (1938–2014) NJ 11 (1954–2025) ME 10 (1982–2023) MS 10 (1987–2016) KS 10 (1926–2024) DC 8 (1969–2021) MT 7 (1923–2019) WI 7 (1969–2021) AL 7 (1993–2011) ND 6 (1980–2025) SC 6 (1934–2011) GA 6 (1961–2019) AK 6 (1981–1993) SD 5 (1983–2021) VT 5 (1923–2007) VA 5 (1995–2017) KY 3 (1980–1989) WY 3 (1995–2023) WV 2 (1981–2005) NE 2 (1895–1988) NH 2 (1975–1989)

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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