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6 Illinois opinions name it 1 courts 2021–2026 6 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 |
|---|---|---|
In Re DDgreen1 sentence2025In re D.D., 196 Ill. 2d 405, 417 (2001). - 10 - ¶ 45 Here, the evidence at the fitness hearing showed that, during the relevant period, respondent failed to make demonstrable progress toward the return of the minors. | 1 | 1 |
In Re CNgreen1 sentence2025See C.N., 196 Ill. 2d at 217. | 1 | 1 |
In Re Adoption of Syckgreen2 sentences2022Section 1(D)(b) states a parent will be considered an “unfit person” if he or she fails “to maintain a reasonable degree of interest, concern or responsibility as to the child’s welfare.” In determining whether a parent showed a reasonable degree of interest, concern, or responsibility as to a child’s welfare, the court must examine “the parent’s conduct concerning the child in the context of the circumstances in which that conduct occurred.” In re Adoption of Syck, 138 Ill. 2d 255, 278 , 562 N.E.2d 174, 185 (1990). ¶ 31 The evidence at the fitness hearing demonstrated respondent was aware tha 2022Section 1(D)(b) states a parent will be considered an “unfit person” if he or she fails “to maintain a reasonable degree of interest, concern or responsibility as to the child’s welfare.” In determining whether a parent showed a reasonable degree of interest, concern, or responsibility as to a child’s welfare, the court must examine “the parent’s conduct concerning the child in the context of the circumstances in which that conduct occurred.” In re Adoption of Syck, 138 Ill. 2d 255, 278 , 562 N.E.2d 174, 185 (1990). ¶ 31 The evidence at the fitness hearing demonstrated respondent was aware tha | 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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In re A.M.
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2 sentences2026In re A.M., 2025 IL App (1st) 250467, ¶ 36 . ¶ 56 Ultimately, the evidence at the fitness hearing supports the circuit court’s finding that the State proved by clear and convincing evidence that Elizabeth failed to demonstrate responsibility for the return of E.V. and that Elizabeth’s uptick in interest after the goal changed to termination of parental rights did not outweigh her demonstrated lack of responsibility prior to the goal change. ¶ 57 As we may affirm the court’s finding that Elizabeth was unfit on any ground, we need not address Elizabeth’s arguments regarding ground (m), including 2026In re A.M., 2025 IL App (1st) 250467, ¶ 36 . ¶ 55 Ultimately, the evidence at the fitness hearing supports the circuit court’s finding that the State proved by clear and convincing evidence that Elizabeth failed to demonstrate responsibility for the return of E.V. and that Elizabeth’s uptick in interest after the goal changed to termination of parental rights did not outweigh her demonstrated lack of responsibility prior to the goal change. ¶ 56 As we may affirm the court’s finding that Elizabeth was unfit on any ground, we need not address Elizabeth’s arguments regarding ground (m), including | 2 | 2026–2026 |
In Re Af
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2 sentences2021In re A.F., 2012 IL App (2d) 111079, ¶ 41 , 969 N.E.2d 877 . ¶ 33 The evidence at the fitness hearing demonstrated the primary concern in this case was respondent’s substance abuse—she tested positive for cocaine immediately following the minor’s birth and was later arrested and convicted of driving under the influence. 2021In re A.F., 2012 IL App (2d) 111079, ¶ 41 , 969 N.E.2d 877 . ¶ 33 The evidence at the fitness hearing demonstrated the primary concern in this case was respondent’s substance abuse—she tested positive for cocaine immediately following the minor’s birth and was later arrested and convicted of driving under the influence. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
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.