A press release from Congressman Randy Hultgren: Hultgren Runs First Campaign Ad of 2018 Election Focuses on the Issues Geneva, IL – U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren, running for re-election in the 14th Congressional District, has aired his first television ad … Continue reading
Category Archives: Sex Trafficking
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: Chicago Man Charged with the Sex Trafficking of a 16-Year-Old Girl Who Was Allegedly Murdered by a Customer CHICAGO — A Chicago man was arrested today on a federal sex trafficking charge … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: Chicago Father and His Twin Boys Sentenced to Prison for Sex Trafficking of Minors CHICAGO — A Chicago father and his twin boys have been sentenced to federal prison terms for recruiting … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: South Suburban Man Charged with Transporting a Minor from Illinois to Wisconsin to Engage in Prostitution CHICAGO — A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted a south suburban man on sex … Continue reading
The Refuge for Women has purchased a home in McHenry County. It will be used to house women who have been victims of sex trafficking. “Residential restorative after care” will be provided. In the state of Illinois there are less … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: Two Aspiring Rappers Charged with Operating Sex-Trafficking Ring in Chicago and Suburbs CHICAGO — Two members of a Chicago-area rap group have been charged with using violence and coercion to force females … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: Federal Jury Convicts Ohio Man in Sex Trafficking Ring Involving Minors Brought to Chicago from Iowa CHICAGO — An Ohio man was convicted yesterday for his role in a sex trafficking conspiracy … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: Chicago Sex Trafficker Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Prostituting Underage Girls CHICAGO — A West Side man who forcefully recruited three underage girls into the commercial sex trade and … 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
Some will remember the sexually-oriented club that was opened during the 1990’s in Burton’s Bridge. The first night limos were bringing in customers. Neighbors weren’t happy, but the McHenry County zoning ordinance left officials pretty much defenseless. The club eventually … Continue reading
A press release release from Congressman Peter Roskam: Roskam, Local Leaders Praise Senate Passage of Youth Anti-Trafficking Bill Ways and Means Bill Would Make Critical Reforms to Foster Care System, Now Awaits President’s Signature WASHINGTON—Congressman Peter Roskam (IL-06) praised last … 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
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
A press release from Congressman Randy Hultgren: Human Trafficking Event to Address Sex Slavery-Prostitution-Pornography Link Hultgren Recently Named to Congressional Human Trafficking Task Force Washington, DC — U.S. Representative Randy Hultgren (IL-14) will host a special presentation for Members of … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Peter Roskam: Roskam, Cook County State’s Attorney Alvarez Laud Committee Action to Prevent Sex Trafficking of Foster Care Youth WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Peter Roskam (il-06) voted to pass vital human trafficking prevention legislation … Continue reading
Here is a meeting notice forwarded by Joe Edwards, President of Patriots United. That is the group who sponsored the breakfast on sexual trafficking a couple of Saturdays ago. Below is Edwards’ cover letter: I anticipate this to sell out … 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
Last Saturday morning Patriots United held a breakfast attended by hundreds. Tables even overflowed into the exhibit room. I didn’t get a chance to take notes because I got drafted to take photos. One of these days, I’ll get around … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: U.S. JURY CONVICTS BOLINGBROOK MAN OF SEX TRAFFICKING FOUR VICTIMS, INCLUDING A MINOR CHICAGO — A federal jury today convicted a Bolingbrook man of running a sex trafficking ring between at least … Continue reading