It does not matter whether the two persons have engaged in sexual intercourse willingly. Sex between two consenting persons who are under 17 years of age is very serious criminal offense under Illinois law.
Since January 1, 2020, this Act removed the statute of limitations for criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual assault, and aggravated criminal sexual abuse. NOTE: The following content includes new information to account for changes to Illinois law with passage of Public Act 101-0130.