1. a) The matters involve common parties or common issues of law or fact, or grow out of the same transaction or occurrence;
2. b) Consolidation would not prejudice the rights of the parties;
3. c) Consolidation would result in the efficient and expeditious resolution of matters; and
4. d) Consolidation would not result in the disclosure of information made confidential by law.

The Department/other entity authorized to conduct hearings under this Subpart may consolidate matters when the following conditions are met:

(Source: Added at 42 Ill. Reg. 9226, effective July 1, 2018)