Illinois Statutes Chapter 205. Financial Regulation § 685/9. Civil penalties

§ 9. (a) A financial institution, and a partner, director, officer or employee of a financial institution, willfully violating Section 4 or Section 5 of this Act or a rule or regulation prescribed thereunder is liable to the State of Illinois for a civil penalty of not more than the greater of the amount (not to exceed $100,000) involved in the transaction (if any) or $25,000.

(b) A financial institution which negligently violates Section 4 or Section 5 of this Act or a rule or regulation prescribed thereunder is liable to the State of Illinois for a civil penalty of not more than $1,000.

(c) A civil action for money may be brought under this Act notwithstanding the fact that a criminal penalty is imposed with respect to the same violation.