An administrative agency's finding on a question of law or an interpretation of a statute, including a statute it is charged with administering, is not binding upon this court. Our review of legal issues is de novo. Du Page County Board of Review v. 284 Ill. App. We have reviewed the record, including the transcript of the hearing and petitioner's final administrative decision.
Petitioner raises one issue of law and one of fact.
Accordingly, a de novo standard of review is appropriate for the first issue raised by petitioner. Petitioner thus presents a question of law. 225 ILCS 60 et. Applicant acknowledges the truth and accuracy of the Department's information supra. Petitioner does not dispute the fact of his criminal conviction.