Sexual Abuse

Gavel, scale and law books in the bookshelf

Law Enforcement and Crime

A federal jury convicts a southern Illinois man of trying to entice a minor into sexual activity

Brad Palmer

In 2020, Aimen Garro traveled to Marion to meet with a girl but was taken into custody upon arrival.

Education

New Report Says Illinois Schools Need More Sexual Violence Response Guidelines

Rachel Otwell

A new report says Illinois lacks comprehensive guidelines when it comes to dealing with sexual misconduct cases in elementary and high schools.

Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert arrives for sentencing on April 27, 2016, in Chicago.

International & National

In Aftermath Of Hastert Case, States Push To Change Reporting Of Child Sex Abuse

David Schaper

Lawmakers in Illinois and other states are considering legislation that would lengthen or eliminate statutes of limitations on crimes of sexual abuse of a child.