In re Tekela

Docket No. 91577–Agenda 20–November 2001.

In re TEKELA et al. , Minors, Appellants (The People of the State

of Illinois, Appellee, v. Wanda Cooper, Appellee).

Opinion filed August 29, 2002.

This case arises from the termination of Wanda Cooper’s parental rights over her three children: Ira J., born September 23, 1990; Kaylon J., born November 25, 1989; and Tekela J., born December 26, 1988. The circuit court of Cook County issued a summary judgment order terminating Wanda’s parental rights. Wanda did not request a stay pending appeal. The appellate court reversed, finding that unresolved…