Algonquin was one of several local towns that had problems with prostitution at message parlors. Because Algonquin is a Home Rule Unit, it is allowed to pass local ordinances that are not in conflict with state law. It has done … Continue reading
Category Archives: Human Trafficking
Patriots United featured human trafficking at its annual breakfast this spring. A working group gathered earlier this year. The second meeting will be held July 23rd at the Office of Administer Justice. It is located at 1750 Grandstand Place #15, … Continue reading
As Willow Creek Church in Crystal Lake holds a seminar on sexual slavery on Saturday from from 8:15-2 and the teenage girls kidnapped in Nigeria is gaining increasing attention worldwide, Congressman Randy Hultgren hosted a meeting on the subject in … Continue reading
This Saturday morning, Willow Creek in Crystal Lake will hold a seminar on human trafficking. Register here. The program: The Director of the Salvation Army PROMISE program & Founder of ANNE’S HOUSE as well as Detective Al Krok. This seminar … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Barb Wheeler: Representative Wheeler a participant in the Patriot’s United 5th Annual Unity Breakfast Crystal Lake, IL – This morning I had the opportunity to attend the Patriot’s United 5th Annual Unity Breakfast in … Continue reading
A press release from Bill Prim, who is running for the Republican nomination for Sheriff against Andy Zinke: PRIM VOWS TO BRING NEW FOCUS TO BATTLE AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING Republican candidate for Sheriff Bill Prim Saturday vowed to bring new … Continue reading
A concerted effort has been made by Patriots United to attract young people to its Saturday, February 8th, breakfast where the topic will be human trafficking. Here is a press release explained that effort: Young Adult Response At All Time … Continue reading
The Patriots United Breakfast devoted to human trafficking The above and the message below was enclosed in an email that just arrived from Patriots United’s President Joe Edwards: Human Trafficking is not far away. It is among us, hiding in … Continue reading
A message from Congressman Peter Roskam: ASK PETER: Submit Your Input on Human Trafficking Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Peter Roskam (IL-06) released the latest installment of Ask Peter today, a frequent video conversation with Sixth District residents about issues … Continue reading
Joe Edwards, President of Patriots United, sent the following email: Human Trafficking is not far away. It is among us, hiding in the shadows. Within a 10 mile radius of downtown Crystal Lake we have seen 4 massage parlors busted … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: CHICAGO MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO BRINGING MINOR TO ILLINOIS FOR PROSTITUTION; ADMITS FORCED SEX-TRAFFICKING OF FOUR VICTIMS CHICAGO — A Chicago man is facing a mandatory minimum of 10 years and a … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: FORMER SUBURBAN MASSAGE PARLOR OPERATOR SENTENCED TO LIFE IN PRISON FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING OF FOUR WOMEN CHICAGO — A former northwest suburban massage parlor owner was sentenced today to life in federal … Continue reading