McLean County Sheriff Matt Lane said the department will assign one detective, as needed, to investigate trafficking cases.

Her situation was unremarkable — what you might expect in America’s heartland. Awkward, insecure and lonely, she met a man ...

The signs of human trafficking can be subtle.” Those who suspect human trafficking are encouraged to contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text *233733.

In a Senate committee hearing Tuesday, Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly said there were fewer than 600 victims of human trafficking reported to state agencies between 2021 and 2023.

The National Human Trafficking Hotline has identified more than 5,600 victims in Illinois since 2007. Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly said to combat human trafficking, it must be ...

The Illinois Gaming Board has adopted new administrative rules requiring all casinos in the state to conduct mandatory human trafficking recognition training, as well as to develop and document ...

SPRINGFIELD — A Senate committee passed a bill this week that would give specialized training on human trafficking and establish coordination across multiple state agencies and partners. Human ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A Senate committee passed a bill this week that would give specialized training on human trafficking and establish coordination across multiple state agencies and partners ...