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Illinois Bar Journal
Articles on Licensing

Implementing the Illinois Athlete Agents Act October 2011 Illinois Law Update, Page 496 The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation recently enacted rules to implement the Illinois Athlete Agents Act [225 ILCS 401].
Licensed health care workers now subject to actions concerning sex crimes. PA 097-0156. September 2011 Illinois Law Update, Page 440 The Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois has been amended to establish health care worker licensure actions relating to sex crimes (20 ILCS 2105/2105-165 new).
New regulations for real estate licensing June 2011 Illinois Law Update, Page 286 The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation recently repealed and replaced the majority of the Real Estate License Act of 2000 with an updated and reorganized version. 68 Ill Adm Code 1450.
Amendments to regulations governing barbershops and related entities April 2011 Illinois Law Update, Page 180 The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation recently adopted amendments adding more stringent sanitary, safety and compliance standards for barbershops and other related entities including cosmetology centers.
Illinois implements changes to Nurse Practice Act December 2010 Illinois Law Update, Page 616 The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation recently amended section 1300 of the Nurse Practice Act, which lays out many of the regulations governing Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs), Registered Nurses (RNs), and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). 68 Ill Adm Code 1300 et seq.
Illinois amends standards for foster family homes October 2009 Illinois Law Update, Page 496 The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services amended its standards for foster family homes.
Licensing of physicians tied to maintenance of profiles December 2007 Illinois Law Update, Page 632 The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which regulates the licensing of physicians, has created rules to implement the Medical Practice Act of 1987, 225 ILCS 60 et seq, which required that the department make publicly available profiles of all physicians licensed in Illinois. 68 Ill Adm Code 1285. 
Professional licenses can be withheld for non-payment of taxes August 2007 Illinois Law Update, Page 404 A new sub-section, 1100.560, has been added to 68 Ill Adm Code 1100, effective May 16, 2007. 
Licensing program for Illinois auctioneers January 2000 Illinois Law Update, Page 16 On October 25, 1999, the Office of Banks and Real Estate adopted emergency rules to section 1440 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 68 Ill Adm Code 1440.
Day-Care Licensing Records — PA 90-670 February 1999 Illinois Law Update, Page 73 Public Act 90-670 amends the Freedom of Information Act to allow the public access to records including complaints, results of complaints, and Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) staff findings of licensing violations at day care facilities.
Pre-qualification of Architects and Engineers February 1999 Illinois Law Update, Page 73 On November 9, 1998, the Capital Development Board adopted an amendment to section 980 of its administrative rules. 44 Ill Adm Code 980.