Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery. It involves recruiting, harboring, moving or obtaining a person, by force, fraud or coercion, for the purposes of involuntary servitude, debt bondage or sexual exploitatio... Read more
With the rise of personal information on the Internet, it is no surprise to Illinois readers to know that Internet-based crimes have also increased. Identity theft comes in many forms, and those charged with this type of... Read more
Many states in the U.S. are taking a closer look at the laws that relate to sex crimes committed against a child. Historically, there has been a statute of limitations on instances of criminal sexual abuse of a child. Ho... Read more
An Illinois police officer found himself in legal trouble after a strip search was performed on the side of the road during a traffic stop. Although he was originally charged with a felony aggravated battery, he was conv... Read more
An Illinois state trooper was recently accused of wrongdoing doing the course of duty in his job as a police officer. He has been convicted of a criminal offense in the incident. It has been reported that sentencing is s... Read more
An Illinois elected official is already free on bond following an early morning arrest. After being pulled over by police, he was arrested on multiple criminal offenses, including a traffic violation. According to report... Read more
One woman in Illinois was recently accused of committing theft. Police said she not only stole goods from a department store but also involved a child in the crime. The retail theft allegedly occurred on a Monday and led... Read more
There are many factors that can lead to a divorce. It is commonly thought that almost half of all marriages end in divorce, usually because of reasons pertaining to finances or infidelity. However, there are many unusual... Read more
One suspect remains at large and three others have been charged in a recent incident at an Illinois department store. According to reports, a child was seen exiting the store with four adults after the alleged retail the... Read more
An Illinois lawyer, known for helping to secure an acquittal for an individual who faced a triple murder charge in 2010, is now facing a felony charge for prostitution. The charge stems from a few incidents during which... Read more