First Chicago v. Industrial Commission

Respondent, First Chicago, appeals from an order of the circuit court of Cook County dismissing respondent’s judicial review of the Industrial Commission’s (Commission) order awarding benefits to claimant, Sharon Skalon, under the Workers’ Compensation Act (Act) (820 ILCS 305/1 et seq. (West 1996)). The circuit court held that it lacked subject-matter jurisdiction to review the Commission’s decision. We reverse and remand with directions.

FACTS

The facts are undisputed. On June 27, 1995, an arbitrator entered an award in claimant’s favor. On June 10, 1996, the Commission partially modified, but…