As 2025 comes to a close, let’s review this year’s investigations. What type of investigations do RGH Investigations see the most? What is the most interesting case to our blog readers this past year? 2025 has been an interesting year, filled with cases around immigration, accidents and wrongful convictions/mistakes. Come join us with our 2025 […]

This is a different type of topic for this month, one that we investigate but have never discussed in an article. Cases involving energy theft present a unique set of challenges for private investigators. Energy theft is typically held on a large scale such as oil rigs, gas pipelines or even solar farms. It seems […]

Wrongful conviction is the topic of many modern TV shows. It’s fun to watch and pick a side. When the show is over, you turn off the TV and go about your life. However, when it’s real life… it’s not so entertaining to actually be wrongfully convicted. Naturally, obtaining the truth from a witness can […]

Demand for private investigators in the field of international investigation has recently increased due to the changing political and legal climate. We are more interconnected than ever, with family members living across the world and individuals choosing the best places for their families to live. However, international investigation encompasses a broad range of topics. For […]

With the new legal advancements surrounding immigration in America, private investigators are seeing an influx of marriage fraud investigation cases. Have you heard of the show 90 Day Fiancé? Usually, an episode involves the story of two people, one from America and the other from another country. They see if they can last the 90-day […]

Hiring a private investigator can answer many questions. When is it the right time to ‘pull the trigger’? Can you investigate a husband or wife? What about the kids? What if you are suspicious of a girlfriend, boyfriend, future partner, or the mother-in-law? The answer for each individual can vary, depending on circumstances. Meaning, do […]

What happens in a private investigation case of mistaken identity? This could be an upcoming name for a mystery novel! On occasion, a private investigator will run into this story-like situation. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary of definitions, mistaken identity is a situation in which someone or something is mistakenly thought to be someone or […]

RGH Investigations were recently faced with a unique case: an aircraft accident investigation. Imagine sitting on a plane, and the door suddenly falls apart. If it’s anything like the movies, it is terrifying and chaotic with people falling out of the plane along with carry-on luggage and their pets. This unreal situation is exactly what […]

Fraud investigation are some of the costliest crimes. In 2022, it is estimated that the cost of fraud in the United States hit $45 billion dollars. This huge number includes Worker’s Comp fraud, auto fraud, life and disability insurance fraud, and the list goes on. In order to get to the bottom of a case, […]

Surveillance is a critical tool for private investigators, but it comes with its own set of challenges depending on the environment. Whether in a busy city or a remote rural area, private investigators need to adapt their techniques to remain undetected while gathering crucial evidence. At RGH Investigations, we specialize in both urban and remote […]

RGH Investigations often deals with asbestos investigation, lead poisoning investigation and more. It’s a serious matter that causes lifelong issues or even death. But in this case in particular, we had to investigate the question, does lead paint in the walls still exist today? Lead poisoning was once present in the walls of most Chicagoland […]

As 2024 comes to a close, let’s review this year’s investigations. What type of investigations do RGH Investigations see the most? What is the most interesting case to our blog readers this past year? 2024 has been an interesting year, filled with cases around accidents, defamation, employee background checks and plenty of surveillance. Come join […]

Employee surveillance is a controversial topic. Employees have rights that protect them from being surveyed without consent. However, if there is reasonable doubt that an employee is not performing their duties, it’s possible to survey the individual with a private investigator. Covert surveillance is reviewed on a case to case basis after the Workplace Relations […]

When you think about locating a witness, you might automatically assume the witness is trying to intentionally evade a subpoena server. However, this is not always the case. Sometimes, a witness is called to court…unaware they are a witness. This was the case of an 88 year old elderly man who was involved in a […]

When it comes to auto accidents, speeding accident investigations are, unfortunately, extremely common. Reckless driving and speeding are an all too common daily occurrence in the Chicago and Chicagoland area. We are sure you know, especially if you’ve been driving through the city. Cars swerve recklessly in and out, oftentimes driving on the side of […]

Recently, there has been an increase of accidents involving long haul trucks throughout the Chicagoland and Illinois area, resulting in an increase in truck accident investigation. Trucks play an important role in the US economy, responsible for transporting goods over long distances for a reasonable price. But, because of the large size and difficulty to […]

Defamation cases are extremely common, especially now that information moves very quickly through social media and the internet. Defamation of character is an intentional false statement made by a higher up, coworker, a family member, or even an ex spouse. This false statement usually causes the victim some type of harm, usually financially. You can […]

RGH Investigations does a lot of accident investigations, from car accidents to work injury investigations. These are oftentimes cases regarding serious injury or even death. We are committed to helping those who are in cases involving accident investigations, since they are so complex and can be emotionally jarring. RGH Investigators maintain a professional approach to […]

Running away doesn’t always mean you’re home free; sometimes, it means you’ll get a foreign subpoena! In the United States, a witness is called to court through a subpoena. This subpoena can be delivered by a lawyer or a private investigator. It’s not uncommon for a person to flee from the country to avoid being […]

It’s easy to guess why infidelity investigation is the most requested service. When we think of an infidelity investigation, it’s usually stereotyped with a man meeting a woman outside of his marriage. Yet, RGH Investigations often sees the reverse. The number of reported infidelity cases initiated by cheating women went up to 40% since the […]