Illinois · Criminal Code of 2012 (720 ILCS 5)
720 ILCS 5 § 14-2: Elements of the offense; affirmative defense
What this law says, in plain English
Eavesdropping occurs when someone knowingly and intentionally uses a device to secretly overhear, record, or intercept private conversations or electronic communications without consent of all parties, or manufactures/possesses such devices for that purpose.
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