Illinois Summons In administrative Review is a process in which a person can challenge the decision of an administrative agency or board. This process is available in the state of Illinois and is governed by the Illinois Administrative Review Law (EARL). The party challenging the administrative decision must file a petition with the court, which then issues a summons directing the agency to appear and defend its decision. The court will then hear both sides of the argument and decide whether to uphold or reverse the agency's decision. There are two types of Illinois Summons In administrative Review: direct review and indirect review. Direct review is used when the court directly reviews the agency's decision without the intervention of an administrative body. Indirect review is used when the court hears the case through an administrative body or tribunal. In both cases, the court reviews the evidence and arguments presented by both sides to determine whether to uphold or reverse the agency's decision.