Approximately 200 law enforcement officers, attorneys, social workers, healthcare professionals, and college students attended “Unbound: A Human Trafficking Awareness and Response Summit” Friday, Nov. 21, in Aurora. Kane County State’s attorney Jamie L. Mosser and Aurora University partnered in the event held at the university banquet hall. Mosser and Brandon
The Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office has announced a partnership with Aurora University to host an all-day Human Trafficking Summit at 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, Aurora University Banquet Hall, Aurora. The summit is designed for law enforcement officers, attorneys, social workers, healthcare professionals, and students interested
Incidents of human trafficking are rising in Kane County, a law enforcement official said August 12. Greg Spayth, investigator for Kane County State’s Attorney Office human exploitation unit, discussed sex and labor trafficking in Kane. He was guest speaker at the Citizen Police Academy Alumni of Aurora monthly membership meeting
At a press conference, Monday, March 17, Kane County State’s attorney, Jamie L. Mosser, announced the formation of the Human Exploitation Unit (HEU), a specialized team dedicated to investigating and prosecuting human trafficking offenses, including sex and labor trafficking. The unit will operate within the office’s Criminal Division and will
By Al Benson What is human trafficking? FBI Chicago field office special agents explained Tuesday, Jan. 21, at Aurora Navy League Council 247’s monthly dinner meeting at Riverview Diner in Montgomery. Approximately 10 members and guests endured a subzero Arctic deep freeze for the event. Photography during the event was
By Cole LongcorCapitol News Illinoisclongcor@capitolnewsillinois.com After Illinois received another failing grade from a national advocacy group, state House Republicans have introduced legislation aimed at further protecting victims and prosecuting perpetrators of human trafficking. Shared Hope International, an advocacy organization that works to prevent sex trafficking, said in its 2023 Illinois
