Most states only require one party to consent for a conversation to legally be recorded. Is Illinois one of them?

Here's what you should know.

Is it legal to record a conversation in Illinois?

It is only legal to record a conversation in Illinois if those involved follow the state's two-party consent laws. Namely, both parties must consent for a conversation to be legally recorded.

According to the Illinois Compiled Statutes Chapter 720 , recording conversations in the following scenarios is considered illegal eavesdropping:

Recording a private conversation you are not a part of without obtaining the consent of all parties

Recording a private conversation you are a part of without obtaining the consent of all parties

Recording a private electronic communication you are not a part

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