Hughes v. Illinois Public Aid Commission

The Illinois Public Aid Commission, after a hearing as provided by statute, found that the appellee, Florence Hughes, a recipient of old age assistance, had abandoned her Illinois residence and ordered her assistance discontinued. On review the circuit court of Cook County found that appellee had not abandoned her Illinois residence, set aside the order of the commission and ordered appellee reinstated. The commission appeals from that order.

The sole question presented is whether the evidence introduced before the hearing officer of the commission shows that appellee has abandoned or retains…