GrimyTimes has documented 15,479 federal criminal cases in Illinois. Below is a comprehensive breakdown by crime type and recent notable cases.
Last updated: March 30, 2026
Crime Type Breakdown
| Crime Type | Cases | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 15,441 | 99.8% |
| Sex Crimes | 2 | 0.0% |
| Drug Trafficking | 1 | 0.0% |
| White Collar Crime | 1 | 0.0% |
| Public Corruption | 1 | 0.0% |
| Fraud & Financial Crimes | 1 | 0.0% |
Recent Federal Cases in Illinois
- Timothy Holmes, Synagogue Threat, Illinois 2026 (2026-03-25)
- Covid Relief Fraud (2026-03-24)
- Kristain Harris Sentenced to 10 Years for Methamphetamine Trafficki… (2026-03-20)
- Online Predators Recruiting Illinois Kids into Violent Extremist Ne… (2026-03-20)
- David Quinones Sentenced to 4+ Years for SNAP Wire Fraud, Chicago I… (2026-03-20)
- No Defendant Name Found, Online Extremist Network Recruitment, USA,… (2026-03-18)
- Bridges Faces Lengthy Prison Sentence for High-Stakes Embezzlement Scheme (2024-07-01)
- Perez’s Web of Deceit Unravels in ILND Court (2024-07-01)
- Harshaw’s Web of Deceit Unravels in ILND Courtroom (2024-07-01)
- Torres’s Dirty Money Trail Exposed (2024-07-01)
- Sargent’s Web of Deceit Unravels in ILCD Court (2024-07-01)
- Johnson Faces Federal Charges for High-Stakes Embezzlement Scheme (2024-07-01)
- Means Brings Chaos to Streets in Federal Case (2024-07-01)
- Smith’s Web of Deceit Unravels in ILCD Courtroom (2024-07-01)
- Turner’s Web of Deceit Unravels in ILCD Court (2024-07-01)
Federal Law Enforcement in Illinois
Federal criminal cases in Illinois are prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and investigated by agencies including the FBI, DEA, ATF, IRS Criminal Investigation, and the U.S. Marshals Service. Cases documented here represent publicly reported federal prosecutions from Department of Justice press releases and federal court records.
FEDERAL CASES