Central Illinois Struggles with Massage Parlor Crackdown Amid Trafficking Concerns

Central Illinois struggles with massage parlor crackdown amid trafficking concerns – Center Square

Central Illinois struggles with massage parlor crackdown amid trafficking concerns

(The Center Square) – Municipalities like Peoria, Springfield and Decatur have passed stricter massage licensing ordinances amid concerns over human trafficking.

Central Illinois struggles with massage parlor crackdown amid trafficking concerns - Regional Media News

(The Center Square) – Municipalities like Peoria, Springfield and Decatur have passed stricter massage licensing ordinances amid concerns over human trafficking. State Rep. John Cabello, R-Machesney Park, a law enforcement officer, noted that while ordinances can help, most investigations begin with tips or complaints, not routine licensing checks. “We used to have quite a few [massage parlors] here in Rockford. You can’t just walk in and inspec…