Isabell v. Department of Public Aid

This appeal arises from a decision of the Circuit Court of Cook County affirming an administrative decision of the Illinois Department of Public Aid (IDPA). The IDPA dismissed plaintiff’s administrative appeal on the grounds that it lacked jurisdiction over plaintiff’s claim for failure to file the appeal within the required time limits.

On appeal, plaintiff contends that under the applicable statute (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1969, ch. 23, par. II—8) and IDPA regulations, the 60-day limitation period on the right to appeal does not begin to run until the recipient is served with written notice of the…