Illinois Shoplifting Charges Escalate to Felonies in 2026

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Illinois retailers in Joliet and Chicago area are using advanced tech to track shoplifters. Retail theft charges can escalate from misdemeanors to felonies based on aggregated incidents. A $300 threshold under 720 ILCS 5/16-25 triggers a Class 3 felony with up to 5 years in prison.

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