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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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Beggs v. The Board of Education of Murphysboro Community Unit School District No. 186green2 sentences2023App. 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). | 5 | 5 |
Highland Park Convalescent Center, Inc. v. Health Facilities Planning Boardgreen2 sentences2017Highland Park Convalescent Center, Inc. v. Health Facilities Planning Board, 217 Ill. 2016Highland Park Convalescent Center, Inc. v. Health Facilities Planning Board, 217 Ill. | 3 | 5 |
Acorn Corrugated Box Co. v. Illinois Human Rights Commissiongreen2 sentences2021Nevertheless, 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 | 2 | 2 |
Abrahamson v. Illinois Department of Professional Regulationgreen2 sentences2021Nevertheless, 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 | 2 | 2 |
Starkey v. Civil Service Commissiongreen2 sentences1987(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. | 1 | 4 |
In Re Marriage of Saheb and Khazalgreen1 sentence2025See In re Marriage of Saheb & Khazal, 377 Ill. | 1 | 1 |
People v. Merriweathergreen1 sentence2024See Merriweather, 2022 IL App (4th) 210498, ¶ 35 . | 1 | 1 |
Kalisz v. Board of Education of Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District 96green1 sentence2021App. 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). | 1 | 1 |
Russell v. Board of Educationgreen1 sentence2019Russell v. Board of Education of the City of Chicago, 379 Ill. | 1 | 1 |
Wilson v. Department of Professional Regulationgreen1 sentence2012Starkey v. Civil Service Comm’n, 97 Ill. 2d 91, 100-01 (1983); Wilson v. Department of Professional Regulation, 317 Ill. | 1 | 1 |
Marconi v. Chicago Heights Police Pension Boardgreen1 sentence2012Marconi v. Chicago Heights Police Pension Board, 225 Ill. 2d 497, 531 (2006) (per curiam). | 1 | 1 |
Department of Corrections v. Adamsgreen2 sentences1998Schmeier 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). | 1 | 1 |
| Wolbach v. ZONING BD. OF APPEALS OF CHICAGOgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Illinois. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Hearne v. Chicago School Reform Board of Trustees of the Board of Education
green
2 sentences2016Id. 2016Id. | 4 | 2007–2016 |
Daniels v. Police Board
green
2 sentences1981Daniels v. Police Board (1976), 37 Ill. 1978Daniels v. Police Board (1976), 37 Ill. | 3 | 1976–1981 |
Bd. of Educ. of Golf School Dist. v. Regional Bd. of School Trustees
green
2 sentences2006Moreover, 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. | 2 | 2006–2006 |
People v. Foster
green
2 sentences2003Rather, 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. | 2 | 2003–2003 |
McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green
green
2 sentences2000In 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. | 2 | 2000–2000 |
Pundy v. Department of Professional Regulation
green
2 sentences2000Starkey 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. | 2 | 2000–2000 |
In Re Stillo
green
2 sentences1986Conversion 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. | 2 | 1982–1986 |
Basketfield v. Police Board of Chicago
green
2 sentences1978(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. | 2 | 1976–1978 |
Jackson v. Board of Election Commissioners of the City of Chicago
green
1 sentence2021Jackson, 2012 IL 111928, ¶¶ 17-18 . | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Szkoda v. ILLINOIS HUMAN RIGHTS COM'N
green
1 sentence2021Hostile 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 | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Pacernick v. Board of Education of the Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60
green
1 sentence2020Here, however, the Board adopted the hearing - 27 - 2020 IL App (2d) 190959 officer’s findings and dismissal recommendation. | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Aufox v. Board of Education of Township High School District No. 113
green
1 sentence2014Id. -7- ¶ 26 Here, the state law at issue is not nearly so specific. | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Caracci v. Edgar
green
1 sentence1993(Caracci v. Edgar (1987), 160 Ill. | 1 | 1993–1993 |
Mohler v. Department of Labor
green
1 sentence1992App. 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. | 1 | 1992–1992 |
Kankakee County Board of Review v. Property Tax Appeal Board
green
2 sentences1991However, 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. | 1 | 1991–1991 |
Universal Camera Corp. v. National Labor Relations Board
green
1 sentence1991Ed. 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. | 1 | 1991–1991 |
Lake County Board of Review v. Property Tax Appeal Board
green
2 sentences1991However, 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. | 1 | 1991–1991 |
Sheehan v. Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
green
2 sentences1991A *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. | 1 | 1991–1991 |
| Bell v. Civil Service Commission green | 1 | 1989–1989 |
| Wilkey v. Illinois Racing Board green | 1 | 1989–1989 |
| In Re Hopper green | 1 | 1987–1987 |
| Poole Foundry & MacHine Co. v. National Labor Relations Board green | 1 | 1986–1986 |
| In Re Feldman green | 1 | 1986–1986 |
| In Re Eaton green | 1 | 1982–1982 |
| DEP. OF MENTAL HEALTH & DEV. DIS. v. Civil Serv. Comm'n green | 1 | 1982–1982 |
| Adolph Coors Company v. Federal Trade Commission green | 1 | 1982–1982 |
| Moore v. Chicago Police Board green | 1 | 1981–1981 |
| Homefinders, Inc. v. City of Evanston green | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| In Re Wyatt green | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| Lieberman v. Rochford neutral | 1 | 1978–1978 |
| Oswald v. Civil Service Commission neutral | 1 | 1956–1956 |
| Logan v. Civil Service Commission neutral | 1 | 1956–1956 |
| Drezner v. Civil Service Commission green | 1 | 1955–1955 |
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.