Morris, Illinois mom says state needs stiffer penalties for child grooming, is working to change law

Source CBS Local
Original Load Date April 24, 2026, 7 p.m.
Last Updated April 24, 2026, 7 p.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/morris-illinois-mom-grooming-laws-illinois/

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A mother in southwest suburban Morris, Illinois, is fighting for stiffer penalties for adults charged with grooming children. Some local lawmakers agree, saying Illinois' current law is too weak and puts kids in danger. Michelle Peterson said her son was just 15 when he started getting sexually exp...