Joliet, Bolingbrook, Plainfield, and most Will County municipalities honor 'No Soliciting' signs posted at residences. Several cities maintain no-knock registries. Under 720 ILCS 5/19-4 (criminal trespass), ignoring a posted sign can escalate to trespass. First Amendment exemptions protect religious and political canvassers.
Will County municipalities enforce posted 'No Soliciting' or 'No Peddlers' signs under local nuisance and trespass ordinances combined with 720 ILCS 5/19-4 (criminal trespass to residence). Joliet, Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Plainfield, New Lenox, Mokena, and Frankfort permit residents to post signage at the entrance of the property and prohibit licensed solicitors from knocking at posted addresses. Some municipalities maintain a voluntary do-not-solicit registry distributed to permittees; residents sign up at city hall or online. A solicitor who visits a posted/registered address faces a citation and potential permit revocation. First Amendment protections from Martin v. City of Struthers (1943) and Watchtower Bible v. Stratton (2002) mean political canvassers, religious missionaries, and non-commercial nonprofit volunteers generally cannot be cited for ignoring no-knock rules unless they commit actual trespass or disturb the peace after being asked to leave. Aggressive solicitation or return after being asked to leave may constitute criminal trespass under 720 ILCS 5/21-3 or harassment under 720 ILCS 5/26.5. Will County Sheriff handles unincorporated enforcement.
Soliciting at posted no-knock residence: $75 to $250 citation plus permit review. Criminal trespass after refusal to leave: Class B misdemeanor under 720 ILCS 5/19-4 (up to 180 days, $1,500 fine). Harassment or repeat visits: Class A misdemeanor under 720 ILCS 5/26.5.
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