WMBD/WYZZ TV – GALESBURG -- The state's top law enforcement officer kicked off the school year at Knox College today. Lisa Madigan not only delivered a convocation address, she updated the public on some major, ongoing issues.

Addressing the students, Madigan encouraged them to pay tribute to their school's past.

In a news conference a short time later, she addressed thorny issues she's dealing with as Illinois' top prosecutor. Madigan says, “My office, as well as a number of other entities, are investigating allegations of misconduct in the state's attorney's office—there are other entities investigating misconduct at the jail.”

Madigan wouldn't comment specifically on the sexual harassment accusations against Knox County state's attorney John Pepmeyer. She also didn't have much to say about how Governor Blagojevich 's vetoes will affect her ability to fight crime. Given the disputes in Springfield, we asked Madigan her opinion on the bill that would give Illinois voters the power to recall statewide elected officials. She says, “I think it's a fine idea.”

Madigan also talked about identity thieves, who are claiming thousands of Illinois victims every day. Her office has seen a spike in reports about emails asking for personal information like social security numbers. She says, “And certainly when you're being solicited on the internet for whatever product or service or likely scam—do not respond. and we say that even when you get emails for legitimate companies.”

If you're victimized, or you receive anything suspicious, she says, send it to her office.