On October 29, 2003, the Appellate Court of Illinois, Fifth District, affirmed the judgment of the Circuit Court of Fayette County denying the defendants' motion for substitution of judge.

The Department has also adopted amendments, effective April 1, 2004, to 17 Ill Adm Code 170 regarding the collection of firewood in state forests. 

Pursuant to federal regulations at 7 CFR 273.9(d)(6)(iii)(A) and to help reduce food stamp errors in housing expenses, the Illinois Department of Human Services amended 89 Ill. Adm. Code 121.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture recently adopted 8 Ill Adm Code 25. These changes became effective on October 1, 2004. 

The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission is a coordinating and advocating body acting on behalf of the interests of persons in Illinois who are deaf or hard of hearing, including children, adults, senior citizens, and those with any additional disability.

Effective immediately, it is a violation of the Illinois Identification Card Act to possess, use, or allow to be used any materials, hardware, or software specifically designed for or primarily used in the manufacture, assembly, issuance, or authentication of an official Illinois Identification Card or Illinois Disabled Person Identification Card issued by the Secretary of State.

The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation recently added subsections 1440.400–480 to 68 Ill Adm Code 1440. 

Effective immediately, the Department of Public Aid may not require those receiving public aid assistance from the state to make a co-payment if they receive generic prescription drugs.

State's attorneys may create bad check diversion programs within their offices, which would allow qualified offenders to participate in the program instead of being prosecuted for the offense. 

On October 29, 2003, the Appellate Court of Illinois, Fourth District, reversed the Circuit Court of Douglas County's denial of the defendant's motion to suppress and remanded for further proceedings.

On January 28, 2004, the Appellate Court of Illinois, Fifth District, affirmed in part the order of the Circuit Court of Montgomery County modifying the child support obligor's support obligation, reversed in part and remanded for further proceedings.