Illinois Statutes Chapter 20. Executive Branch § 2105/2105-105. Oaths; subpoenas; penalty

(a) The Department, by its Director or a person designated by him or her, is empowered, at any time during the course of any investigation or hearing conducted pursuant to any Act administered by the Department, to administer oaths, subpoena witnesses, take evidence, and compel the production of any books, papers, records, or any other documents that the Director, or a person designated by him or her, deems relevant or material to any such investigation or hearing conducted by the Department, with the same fees and mileage and in the same manner as prescribed by law in judicial proceedings in civil cases in circuit courts of this State. Discovery or evidence depositions shall not be taken, except by agreement of the Department and registrant.

(b) Any person who, without lawful authority, fails to appear in response to a subpoena or to answer any question or produce any books, papers, records, or any other documents relevant or material to the investigation or hearing is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Each violation shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.

In addition to initiating criminal proceedings, the Department, through the Attorney General, may seek enforcement of any such subpoena by any circuit court of this State.