Petition DENIED.

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 30, 2015.

Reply of petitioner Ronald Patterson filed.

Brief of respondent Illinois in opposition filed.

Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including September 28, 2015.

Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including September 14, 2015.

Order extending time to file response to petition to and including August 24, 2015.

Response Requested . (Due June 25, 2015)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of May 28, 2015.

Waiver of right of respondent Illinois to respond filed.

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due May 22, 2015)

Ronald Patterson, Petitioner, represented by Patricia G. Mysza

Illinois, Respondent, represented by Alan J. Spellberg

Illinois, Respondent, represented by Michael M. Glick

Illinois, Respondent, represented by Carolyn E. Shapiro