Administrative Hearings

Section 515.180  Administrative Hearings a) Administrative hearings shall be conducted by the Director or by an individual designated by the Director as Administrative Law Judge to conduct the hearing. On the basis of any such hearing, or upon default of the Respondent, the Director shall issue a Final Order specifying his or her findings of fact and conclusions of law and decision. A copy of the Final Order shall be sent to the Respondent or his or her attorney of record by certified mail or served personally upon the Respondent. (Section 3.135(a) of the Act) b) The procedure governing hearings authorized by the Act shall be in accordance with Practice and Procedure in Administrative Hearings (77 Ill. Adm. Code 100) (Section 3.135(b) of the Act).