65 ILCS 5/1-2.2-25

(65 ILCS 5/1-2.2-25)

Sec. 1-2.2-25.

Subpoenas; defaults.

At any time prior to the hearing date,
the hearing officer
assigned to hear the case may, at the request of either party, direct witnesses
to appear and give
testimony at the hearing.  If on the date set for hearing the defendant or his
or her attorney fails to appear, the
hearing officer may find the defendant in default and shall proceed with the
hearing and accept evidence
relevant to the existence of a code violation.

(Source: P.A. 90-777, eff. 1-1-99.)