Laura Ahearn

Using the Internet, a sexual predator can be in any parent's living room without them knowing.

Using the Internet, a sexual predator can be in any parent's living room without them knowing.

It's rare that we see them abscond and go completely missing.

It's rare that we see them abscond and go completely missing.

We are vehemently opposed to these types of crimes; unfortunately, when these things happen, it gives fuel to people who read more

We are vehemently opposed to these types of crimes; unfortunately, when these things happen, it gives fuel to people who are already against the release of this information.

You have all these offenders in that area who could be anywhere. There is no mechanism in place for them read more

You have all these offenders in that area who could be anywhere. There is no mechanism in place for them to be registering as they should be.

This is the first time I have seen an entire state create task forces to reduce registration failure. I have read more

This is the first time I have seen an entire state create task forces to reduce registration failure. I have not seen such an improvement . . . as I have in Illinois.