Illinois Code § 740 ILCS 145/3

In actions for slander or libel, an unproved allegation of the
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truth of the matter charged shall not be deemed proof of malice, unless the
jury, on the whole case, find that such defense was made with malicious
intent. And it shall be competent for the defendant to establish the truth
of the matter charged by a preponderance of testimony.

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