Ill. S. Ct. R. 18

A court shall not find unconstitutional a statute, ordinance, regulation or other law, unless:

(a) the court makes the finding in a written order or opinion, or in an oral statement on

the record that is transcribed;

(b) such order or opinion clearly identifies what portion(s) of the statute, ordinance,

regulation or other law is being held unconstitutional;

(c) such order or opinion clearly sets forth the specific ground(s) for the finding of

unconstitutionality, including:

(1) the constitutional provision(s) upon which the finding of unconstitutionality is

based;

(2) whether the statute, ordina nce, regulation or other law is being found

unconstitutional on its face, as applied to the case sub judice, or both;

(3) that the statute, ordinance, regulation or other law being held unconstitutional

cannot reasonably be construed in a manner that would preserve its validity;

(4) that the finding of unconstitutionality is necessary to the decision or judgment

rendered, and that such decision or judgment cannot rest upon an alternative ground; and

(5) that the notice required by Rule 19 has been served, and that those served with

such notice have been given adequate time and opportunity under the circumstances to

defend the statute, ordinance, regulation or other law challenged.