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11-Year-Old Girl Sexually Assaulted by 3 Juveniles in Chicago

Incident occurred in Near South Side neighborhood on Monday afternoon

Former Oswego Teacher Accused of Battery, Lawsuit Claims

Police received at least two battery reports against Sean Staffeldt, who is now the subject of a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and grooming of students.

Illinois Lawmakers Propose Bipartisan Epstein Files Probe

New commission would investigate Epstein-linked crimes in the state.

Batavia Chiropractor Charged in 76-Count Indictment for Secretly Filming Patients

David Hanson accused of creating, disseminating, and possessing child sexual abuse material from hidden cameras in his office.

Yorkville Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Sexually Assaulting Girl

The assaults occurred in his Yorkville home and were investigated by the Kendall County Sheriff's Office.

Man Sought After Woman Sexually Abused on Chicago's West Side

Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect in the attack.

Chicago Man Charged in Child Sexual Abuse Material Case

Levi Pitchford, 25, arrested after investigation sparked by online tip

Litchfield Man Charged for Disseminating Child Sexual Abuse Material

Attorney General Kwame Raoul announces arrest as part of ongoing efforts to stop online exploitation of minors

Chicago Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

Levi Pitchford, 25, accused of sharing child sexual abuse material on social media

Chicago Police Warn of Dating App Sexual Assaults in Austin

Authorities say a suspect has targeted women who met up with him through dating apps.

Elburn Man Sentenced to 37 Years for Child Sexual Exploitation

Shaun Healy used social media to target nearly 100 young victims

Chicago Police Warn of Escort App Luring, Sexual Assaults

Attacks occurred on West Side block over several months, suspect description provided

Owner of Richmond Equestrian Center Suspended After Arrest for Child Sexual Assault

Raymond Krussell, 52, charged with sexually abusing a minor employee over a year-long period

Lake County ICAC Team Rescues Five Children, Makes 13 Arrests

Authorities say investigations involved possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material, online enticement, sex trafficking, and more.

Yorkville Man Sentenced for Repeated Sexual Assaults

Chaske Roskopf receives 12 years in prison for assaulting girl over 4 years

Yorkville Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Sexually Assaulting Girl

Chaske Roskopf admitted to some of the assaults, but only when he was a minor, the state's attorney said.

Nursing Assistant Charged in Alleged Sexual Assault of Disabled Resident

Suspect to remain in jail after incident at Bloomingdale health care facility

Nursing Assistant Charged with Sexually Assaulting Disabled Resident

Alleged incident occurred at Bloomingdale healthcare facility

Addison Man Charged with Possessing Child Sex Abuse Materials

Authorities found videos on multiple electronic devices during a search of the suspect's home.

District 65 Dismisses Administrator Amid Child Abuse Allegations

Parents demand transparency after district fails to identify dismissed employee linked to charges

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