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55 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1914–2025 4 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 |
|---|---|---|
Humphrey's v. United Statesgreen2 sentences2017The Court evaluated the Commission’s duties—which included issuing complaints, giving notice of hearings, issuing written reports, and issuing cease and desist orders—and concluded that the Commission “is an administrative body created by Congress to carry into effect legislative policies embodied in the statute in accordance with the legislative standard therein prescribed, and to perform other specified duties as a legislative or as a judicial aid.” Id. at 620, 628 . 2017The Court evaluated the Commission’s duties—which included issuing complaints, giving notice of hearings, issuing written reports, and issuing cease and desist orders—and concluded that the Commission “is an administrative body created by Congress to carry into effect legislative policies embodied in the statute in accordance with the legislative standard therein prescribed, and to perform other specified duties as a legislative or as a judicial aid.” Id. at 620, 628 . | 2 | 2 |
Franciscan Sisters Health Care Corp. v. Deangreen2 sentences2017Finding that the application of section 6(f) of the Act (820 ILCS 305/6(f) (West 2008)) presents a case of first impression, the Commission turned to the Illinois Supreme Court's decision in Fransican Sisters Health Care Corp. v. Dean, 95 Ill. 2d 452, 460-63 (1983) for guidance as to the analysis to be employed to determine whether a legislative presumption has been rebutted. 2017Finding that the application of section 6(f) of the Act (820 ILCS 305/6(f) (West 2008)) presents a case of first impression, the Commission turned to the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision in Franciscan Sisters Health Care Corp. v. Dean, 95 Ill. 2d 452, 460-63 (1983), for guidance as to the analysis to be employed to determine whether a legislative presumption has been rebutted. | 2 | 2 |
Kinkel v. Cingular Wireless, LLCgreen2 sentences2008Kinkel v. Cingular Wireless, LLC, 223 Ill. 2d 1, 15 (2006), citing Schultz v. Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter R.R. 2008Kinkel v. Cingular Wireless, LLC, 223 Ill. 2d 1, 15 (2006), citing Schultz v. Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter R.R. | 2 | 2 |
Holbrook v. Regional Board of School Trusteesgreen2 sentences2003See Holbrook, 305 Ill.App.3d at 748 , 238 Ill.Dec. 982 , 713 N.E.2d 228 , citing Wapella, 245 Ill.App.3d at 782 , 185 Ill.Dec. 698 , 614 N.E.2d 1383 . 2003See Holbrook, 305 Ill.App.3d at 748 , 238 Ill.Dec. 982 , 713 N.E.2d 228 , citing Wapella, 245 Ill.App.3d at 782 , 185 Ill.Dec. 698 , 614 N.E.2d 1383 . | 2 | 2 |
In Re Marriage of Wechselbergergreen2 sentences2023The effect of the provisions “is to create a legislative presumption in favor of the present custodian, thereby promoting the stability and continuity of the child’s custodial and environmental relationship which is not to be overturned lightly.” Id. ¶ 20 Because the Act favors “the finality and continuity of parenting plans,” a modification should be considered “minor” under section 610.5(e)(2) only in very limited circumstances when it is “small” or “inconsequential.” Burns, 2019 IL App (2d) 180715, ¶ 29 (citing O’Hare, 2017 IL App (4th) 170091, ¶¶ 27, 28 ). 1987Its effect is to create a legislative presumption in favor of the present custodian, thereby promoting the stability and continuity of the child’s custodial and environmental relationship which is not to be overturned lightly.’ ” (In re Custody of Sussenbach (1985), 108 Ill. 2d 489, 499 , 485 N.E.2d 367, 371 , quoting In re Marriage of Wechselberger (1983), 115 Ill. | 1 | 9 |
Schlicher v. Board of Fire & Police Commissionersgreen1 sentence2025See Schlicher v. Board of Fire & Police Commissioners of Westmont, 363 Ill. App. 3d 869, 876-79 (2006) (applying the Immunity Act’s legislative immunity provisions to defeat a state tort claim and federal case law on legislative immunity to defeat a section 1983 claim). | 1 | 1 |
United States v. Johnsongreen1 sentence2025The Supreme Court observed, in United States v. Johnson, 383 U.S. 169, 179 (1966), that “[i]n part because the tradition of legislative privilege is so well established in our polity, there is very little judicial illumination of [the Speech or Debate Clause (U.S. Const., art. | 1 | 1 |
In re Marriage of Burnsgreen1 sentence2023The effect of the provisions “is to create a legislative presumption in favor of the present custodian, thereby promoting the stability and continuity of the child’s custodial and environmental relationship which is not to be overturned lightly.” Id. ¶ 20 Because the Act favors “the finality and continuity of parenting plans,” a modification should be considered “minor” under section 610.5(e)(2) only in very limited circumstances when it is “small” or “inconsequential.” Burns, 2019 IL App (2d) 180715, ¶ 29 (citing O’Hare, 2017 IL App (4th) 170091, ¶¶ 27, 28 ). | 1 | 1 |
In re Marriage of O'Haregreen1 sentence2023The effect of the provisions “is to create a legislative presumption in favor of the present custodian, thereby promoting the stability and continuity of the child’s custodial and environmental relationship which is not to be overturned lightly.” Id. ¶ 20 Because the Act favors “the finality and continuity of parenting plans,” a modification should be considered “minor” under section 610.5(e)(2) only in very limited circumstances when it is “small” or “inconsequential.” Burns, 2019 IL App (2d) 180715, ¶ 29 (citing O’Hare, 2017 IL App (4th) 170091, ¶¶ 27, 28 ). | 1 | 1 |
Steinbrecher v. Steinbrechergreen1 sentence2021See, e.g., Steinbrecher v. Steinbrecher, 197 Ill. 2d 514, 530 (2001) (holding that as the circuit court is a court of general jurisdiction, it need not look to statute for its jurisdiction). | 1 | 1 |
Bd. of Educ. of Wapella Community Unit Sch. Dist. v. Reg. Bd., Sch. Trusteesgreen2 sentences2003See Holbrook, 305 Ill.App.3d at 748 , 238 Ill.Dec. 982 , 713 N.E.2d 228 , citing Wapella, 245 Ill.App.3d at 782 , 185 Ill.Dec. 698 , 614 N.E.2d 1383 . 2003See Holbrook, 305 Ill.App.3d at 748 , 238 Ill.Dec. 982 , 713 N.E.2d 228 , citing Wapella, 245 Ill.App.3d at 782 , 185 Ill.Dec. 698 , 614 N.E.2d 1383 . | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Illinois. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
In Re Custody of Sussenbach
green
2 sentences1987Its effect is to create a legislative presumption in favor of the present custodian, thereby promoting the stability and continuity of the child’s custodial and environmental relationship which is not to be overturned lightly.’ ” (In re Custody of Sussenbach (1985), 108 Ill. 2d 489, 499 , 485 N.E.2d 367, 371 , quoting In re Marriage of Wechselberger (1983), 115 Ill. 1987Its effect is to create a legislative presumption in favor of the present custodian, thereby promoting the stability and continuity of the child’s custodial and environmental relationship which is not to be overturned lightly.’ ” (In re Custody of Sussenbach (1985), 108 Ill. 2d 489, 499 , 485 N.E.2d 367, 371 , quoting In re Marriage of Wechselberger (1983), 115 Ill. | 5 | 1986–1991 |
In Re Custody of Dykhuis
green
2 sentences1987Stat. 1983, ch. 40, par. 610(b)) reflects a legislative presumption in favor of the custodial parent in order to promote stability and continuity in the environment. ( In re Custody of Dykhuis (1985), 131 Ill. 1987(In re Custody of Dykhuis (1985), 131 Ill. | 4 | 1985–1987 |
In Re Custody of Harne
green
2 sentences1989(In re Custody of Harne (1979), 77 Ill. 2d 414, 420-21 ; Wechselberger, 115 Ill. 1985(See In re Custody of Harne (1979), 77 Ill. 2d 414, 421 , 396 N.E.2d 499, 502 , in which it was stated that this presumption was created to promote stability and continuity in the child’s custodial and environmental relationships; and In re Custody of Dykhuis (1985), 131 Ill. | 3 | 1983–1989 |
United States v. Ronald Woodard and Ranier Seelig
green
2 sentences2019The first amendment does not guarantee the right of a spectator to shout during a legislative hearing so as to disrupt the orderly processes of the proceeding." Id. at 142 . ¶ 27 Here, defendant, like Seelig, argues that his conduct was protected by the first amendment in that he merely "had a conversation with Krysztopa about the security at Keith School." This is flagrantly disingenuous. 2019The first amendment does not guarantee the right of a spectator to shout during a legislative hearing so as to disrupt the orderly processes of the proceeding.” Id. at 142 . ¶ 27 Here, defendant, like Seelig, argues that his conduct was protected by the first amendment in that he merely “had a conversation with Krysztopa about the security at Keith School.” This is flagrantly disingenuous. | 2 | 2019–2019 |
Elementary School District 159 v. Schiller
green
2 sentences2016This 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. | 2 | 2016–2016 |
Harinek v. 161 North Clark Street Ltd. Partnership
green
2 sentences2016This court recognized this expressly in Harinek when we said that “although, absent a statutory immunity, governmental units are now liable in tort on the same basis as private tortfeasors, the public duty rule nevertheless prevents such units from being held liable for their failure to provide adequate governmental services.” (Emphasis added.) Harinek, 181 Ill. 2d at 345 . 2016This court recognized this expressly in Harinek when we said that “although, absent a statutory immunity, governmental units are now liable in tort on the same basis as private tortfeasors, the public duty rule nevertheless prevents such units from being held liable for their failure to provide adequate governmental services.” (Emphasis added.) Harinek, 181 Ill. 2d at 345 . | 2 | 2016–2016 |
Fields Jeep-Eagle, Inc. v. Chrysler Corp.
green
2 sentences2007Fields, 163 Ill. 2d at 478-79 . 2007Fields, 163 Ill. 2d at 478-79 . | 2 | 2007–2007 |
Village of Vernon Hills v. Vernon Fire Protection District
green
2 sentences2006For instance, in In re Petition of the Village of Vernon Hills, 168 Ill. 2d 117 (1995), the legislature created a mechanism whereby a non-home-rule municipality with more than one fire protection district may transfer territory served by one district into another district. 2006For instance, in In re Petition of the Village of Vernon Hills, 168 Ill. 2d 117 (1995), the legislature created a mechanism whereby a non-home-rule municipality with more than one fire protection district may transfer territory served by one district into another district. | 2 | 2006–2006 |
In Re Marriage of Pease
green
2 sentences1985In re Marriage of Pease (1982), 106 Ill. 1985In re Marriage of Pease (1982), 106 Ill. | 2 | 1985–1985 |
Village of Bloomingdale v. CDG Enterprises, Inc.
green
1 sentence2025Id. at 488 . | 1 | 2025–2025 |
People v. Davis
green
1 sentence2024Indeed, in People v. Davis, 2023 IL App (1st) 231856, ¶ 34 , the reviewing court gave effect to the oral pronouncement of the trial court where it conflicted with the written detention order. ¶ 16 People v. Odehnal, 2024 IL App (5th) 230877-U , reversed a detention order based, at least in part, upon deficiencies in the written order. | 1 | 2024–2024 |
People v. Fate
green
2 sentences2009Fate, 159 Ill.2d at 270 , 201 Ill.Dec. 117 , 636 N.E.2d 549 . 2009Fate, 159 Ill. 2d at 270 . | 1 | 2009–2009 |
Shoff v. Shoff
green
1 sentence1999While this is true, it must be remembered that the purpose of this presumption is to promote the stability and continuity of the child’s custodial and environmental relationships. [Citation.] In the instant case, that goal is better served by modification of custody.” Shoff, 179 Ill. | 1 | 1999–1999 |
In Re Marriage of Kartholl
green
2 sentences1994App. 3d 228, 233 , 492 N.E.2d 1006, 1009 , a case similar to this one, the appellate court held the legislative presumption of section 610 in favor of the present custodian applied to the primary physical custodian in a joint custody case. 1994In In re Marriage of Kartholl (1986), 143 Ill.App.3d 228, 233 , 97 Ill.Dec. 347, 350 , 492 N.E.2d 1006, 1009 , a case similar to this one, the appellate court held the legislative presumption of section 610 in favor of the present custodian applied to the primary physical custodian in a joint custody case. | 1 | 1994–1994 |
Mobile, Jackson & Kansas City Railroad v. Turnipseed
green
2 sentences1994Co. v. Turnipseed (1910), 219 U.S. 35, 42-43 , 55 L. 1994Co. v. Turnipseed (1910), 219 U.S. 35, 42-43 , 55 L. | 1 | 1994–1994 |
| Applegate v. Applegate green | 1 | 1993–1993 |
County of Lake v. MacNeal
green
1 sentence1993The rule that a property owner must seek local relief from a zoning ordinance before going to court is a judicial policy rather than a legislative rule. ( 24 Ill. 2d at 259 .) Unlike MacNeal, the rule in the case at bar requiring review of permits through the Review Law is not a judicial policy, but is an administrative rule promulgated with legislative authority. | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| In Re Marriage of Bass green | 1 | 1993–1993 |
In Re Marriage of Burke
green
2 sentences1993App. 3d 253 , 541 N.E.2d 245 .) The effect of this section is to create a legislative presumption in favor of the present custodian, thus promoting the continuity and stability of the child’s custodial and environmental relationship which is not to be overturned lightly. 1993App. 3d 253 , 541 N.E.2d 245 .) The effect of this section is to create a legislative presumption in favor of the present custodian, thus promoting the continuity and stability of the child’s custodial and environmental relationship which is not to be overturned lightly. | 1 | 1993–1993 |
In Re Marriage of Eldert
neutral
1 sentence1993(In re Marriage of Eldert (1987), 158 Ill. | 1 | 1993–1993 |
In Re Marriage of Kramer
green
2 sentences1993App.3d 253 , 133 Ill.Dec. 408 , 541 N.E.2d 245 .) The effect of this section is to create a legislative presumption in favor of the present custodian, thus promoting the continuity and stability of the child's custodial and environmental relationship which is not to be overturned lightly. ( In re Marriage of Kramer (1991), 211 Ill.App.3d 401 , 155 Ill.Dec. 909 , 570 N.E.2d 422 .) The discretion of the trial court with respect to a change of custody is not unlimited ( Applegate v. Applegate (1980), 80 Ill.App.3d 81 , 35 Ill.Dec. 496 , 399 N.E.2d 330 ), but rather is tempered by the desire for f 1993App.3d 253 , 133 Ill.Dec. 408 , 541 N.E.2d 245 .) The effect of this section is to create a legislative presumption in favor of the present custodian, thus promoting the continuity and stability of the child's custodial and environmental relationship which is not to be overturned lightly. ( In re Marriage of Kramer (1991), 211 Ill.App.3d 401 , 155 Ill.Dec. 909 , 570 N.E.2d 422 .) The discretion of the trial court with respect to a change of custody is not unlimited ( Applegate v. Applegate (1980), 80 Ill.App.3d 81 , 35 Ill.Dec. 496 , 399 N.E.2d 330 ), but rather is tempered by the desire for f | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| Brandt v. Brandt green | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| In Re Marriage of Valter green | 1 | 1992–1992 |
| United States v. Gillock green | 1 | 1990–1990 |
| In Re Marriage of Lichtenstein green | 1 | 1987–1987 |
| In Re Marriage of Gargus neutral | 1 | 1986–1986 |
| In Re Estate of Zimmerman green | 1 | 1986–1986 |
| People v. Weissinger green | 1 | 1984–1984 |
| People v. Youngbey green | 1 | 1984–1984 |
| Kraft v. Kraft green | 1 | 1983–1983 |
| People v. Newbern green | 1 | 1974–1974 |
| Jones v. Illinois Iowa Power Co. neutral | 1 | 1960–1960 |
| McGrain v. Daugherty green | 1 | 1954–1954 |
| White v. Horn neutral | 1 | 1942–1942 |
| Shuld v. Wilson neutral | 1 | 1942–1942 |
| Hanna v. Young green | 1 | 1914–1914 |
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.