A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: Federal Jury Convicts Woman of Coercing Members of Church Ministry into Forced Labor CHICAGO — A federal jury in Chicago has convicted the self-appointed bishop of a Pennsylvania ministry of forcing church … Continue reading
Category Archives: Human Trafficking
From State Rep. Barb Wheeler: New Law from Rep. Wheeler to Expand Awareness of Human Trafficking Resources Springfield, IL… Friday Governor Rauner signed House Bill 4340 into law, legislation sponsored by State Representative Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) to bolster the Human Trafficking … Continue reading
From State Senator Karen McConnauhay: Urging Bipartisan Negotiations to Continue After months of negotiation and discussions, the Illinois Senate moved forward this week with bipartisan votes on several measures comprising the Senate’s “Grand Bargain” budget and reform package. Substantial reform … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Karen McConnaughay: Illinois State Senator McConnaughay presents at human trafficking conference in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. — To raise awareness about Illinois’ statewide human trafficking crime and prevention efforts, Illinois State Senator Karen McConnaughay … Continue reading
Joe Tirio of Woodstock has taken on still another project in addition to his running as the Republican candidate for McHenry County Recorder of Deeds. He is promoting a movie entitled, “The Abolitionists,” on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 from 5:30 pm … Continue reading
Press release from State Senators Pam Althoff and Karen McConnaughay: From Senator Althoff: Sen. Althoff appointed to the Human Trafficking Task Force Springfield, IL. State Senator Pamela Althoff (R-McHenry) is one of twelve Illinois legislators appointed to the newly created … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Governor Signs Bill Creating Task Force to Combat HumanTrafficking CHICAGO – Governor Bruce Rauner today signed a bill to take action in combatting human trafficking. This bill protects victims who often have language … Continue reading
Here are the details from Refuge for Women, Chicago Chapter, which is based in Carpentesrville. Saturday, May 14th from 6 pm to 9 pm, Crystal Lake Country Club, 721 Country Club Rd, Crystal Lake, IL $85 per person. (Reservations link at bottom … Continue reading
Her State Senator Pam Althoff has tossed in $40,000 to the campaign to elect McHenry County Board member Carolyn Schofield to replace State Rep. Mike Tryon. That was shortly after the teachers’ union called the Illinois Education Association gave Schofield … Continue reading
Information from State Rep. Barb Wheeler: Human Trafficking Rep. Wheeler and Refuge for Women to host informational seminar. Join Representative Barbara Wheeler and Refuge for Women for a special human trafficking awareness seminar on February 24, 2016. The seminar will … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Randy Hultgren: Life after Trafficking: Hultgren Reschedules Forum on Reintegrating Survivors into our Communities Washington, DC — After severe weather forced a postponement, U.S. Representative Randy Hultgren (IL-14) announced he will host the 14th Congressional … Continue reading
There aren’t any strip joints in McHenry County right now, but note was made during the Unified Development Ordinance debate by Wonder Lake’s John Hammerand that it language was not good enough. Deputy County Administrator Scott Hartman brought up the … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Randy Hultgren: Life after Trafficking: Hultgren to Host Forum on Reintegrating Survivors into our Communities Washington, DC — U.S. Representative Randy Hultgren (IL-14) will host a 14th Congressional District Forum on “Life after Trafficking: Reintegrating … Continue reading
From State Senator Karen McConnaughay: I was honored last week to have the opportunity to bring together more than 20 organizations from throughout the state that work to fight human trafficking. As many as 25,000 people every year are the … Continue reading
As almost weekly we read of Christians being killed in the Middle East, this press release from Congressman Randy Hultgren explains his future role in the fight for human rights: Hultgren Appointed to Bipartisan Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission’s Executive … Continue reading
This came from Donna Gauthier, Willow Creek Volunteer of the Anti-Trafficking Ministry: March 20th 7:00 – 8:30 pm Anti-Trafficking Forum with Survivor Barbara Amaya in Room 117 (CL) Join us to hear from Barbara Amaya – A survivor of sex trafficking, domestic violence, … Continue reading
A press release from McHenry County College: McHenry County College Students to Host Forum on Human Trafficking Awareness McHenry County College (MCC) students plan to increase awareness of human trafficking with “Shine a Light on Human Trafficking,” an informative forum from 7-9 … Continue reading
There are a lot of voter contacts for this early in the campaign from Congressman Peter Roskam. The DuPage County resident was “gifted” with the largest township in McHenry County by House Speaker Michael Madigan in his successful attempt to … Continue reading
The Unified Development Ordinance–proposed future zoning rules–was again a big draw at Tuesday’s McHenry County Board meeting. At the last meeting, the room was packed with recreational vehicle owners. From the number of snowmobilers, one might conclude that they are … Continue reading