The duty to institute actions for violations of this Act, including proceedings to restrain and enjoin such violations, is hereby vested in the Attorney General. The Attorney General may prosecute business offenses or institute proceedings or both, but the power to refuse, suspend or revoke a license for a violation of this Act is vested solely in the Department of Professional Regulation.
     This Section shall not be deemed to prohibit the enforcement by any person of any right provided by this or any other law.

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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 815 ILCS 385/8

  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.