Illinois Statutes Chapter 225. Professions,Occupations and Business Operations § 37/17. Powers and duties of the Department of Professional Regulation

(1) Prescribe rules defining what constitutes an approved school, college, or department of a university, except that no school, college, or department of a university that refuses admittance to applicants solely on account of race, color, creed, sex, or national origin shall be approved.

(2) Conduct hearings on proceedings to revoke, suspend, or refuse to issue licenses.

(3) Promulgate rules required for the administration of this Act.