Sex Crimes

Mar. 19, 2026

Patient Revives Sex Assault Claim Against Behavioral Health Home

Illinois court allows direct liability claims against treatment facility over alleged employee misconduct.

Mar. 19, 2026

Illinois Man Seeks to Vacate 2006 Plea Deal in Attempted Murder, Sexual Assault Case

Shon Watts has filed a post-conviction petition to have his 2006 plea deal overturned nearly 19 years later.

Mar. 18, 2026

Madison County Judge Linked to Epstein Files

Judge says he was unaware of client's connection to Epstein case.

Mar. 18, 2026

Madison County Judge's Name Linked to Epstein Files

Judge Andrew Carruthers represented Epstein in a collection case over a decade ago, unaware of Epstein's crimes.

Mar. 14, 2026

Saline County Man Sentenced to 9 Years for Receiving Child Sexual Abuse Material

James Troy Martin pleaded guilty to two counts of receipt of child pornography.

Mar. 13, 2026

Mahomet Man Arrested on 7 Felony Sexual Abuse Charges in Bloomington

Eswin Ixcotoyac, 23, accused of posing as a minor to meet and sexually abuse a juvenile victim

Mar. 13, 2026

Convicted sex predator from Zion arrested with hundreds of child sexual abuse files

Amaury Torralva, a registered sex offender, was found with disturbing content involving children as young as toddlers

Mar. 13, 2026

Illinois Correctional Officer Arrested for Sexual Misconduct

Darren R. Hays charged with multiple counts of custodial sexual misconduct and official misconduct

Mar. 12, 2026

Ex-Custodian Accused of Secretly Filming Students, Staff at Illinois Middle School

Garcia-Espinal ordered held after fleeing the country for 6 years following bathroom recording incidents

Mar. 11, 2026

Greene County Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Child Sexual Abuse

Michael Moran found guilty of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child under 13

Mar. 10, 2026

Fairview Heights Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Disseminating Child Sexual Abuse Material

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced the sentencing of James Scherer for two counts of dissemination of child sexual abuse material.

Mar. 10, 2026

Lawsuit accuses Chicago Public Schools of ignoring report of sexual assault by school security guard

The complaint alleges the abuse continued for years after administrators were warned.

Mar. 10, 2026

Sex Offender Unlawfully Enters School Zone in Buffalo Grove

Police arrest 59-year-old man for violating terms of his registration

Mar. 9, 2026

Altamont Man Wanted for Public Indecency

23-year-old Leo Cline is on the most wanted list for Morgan, Cass, and Scott Counties Crimestoppers.

Mar. 7, 2026

Former South Suburban Police Officer Charged with Sexual Assault of Child

Tory Bridgeforth arrested for criminal sexual assault and solicitation of child sexual abuse material while out on bond for prior charges

Mar. 5, 2026

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

The incident occurred on the city's Near South Side near a local elementary school.

Mar. 5, 2026

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

Incident occurred in Near South Side neighborhood on Monday afternoon

Mar. 4, 2026

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.

Mar. 2, 2026

Illinois Lawmakers Propose Bipartisan Epstein Files Probe

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

Mar. 2, 2026

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.