Section 210 ILCS 9/135 - Civil penalties(a) The Department may assess a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 against any establishment subject to this Act for violations of this Act. Each day a violation continues shall be deemed a separate violation.(b) Beginning 180 days after the adoption of rules under this Act, the Department may assess a civil penalty not to exceed $3,000 against any establishment subject to this Act for caring for a resident who exceeds the care needs defined in this Act. Each day a violation continues shall be deemed a separate violation.(c) The Department is authorized to hold hearings in contested cases regarding appeals of the penalties assessed pursuant to this Section. P.A. 91-656, eff. 1/1/2001.