"Solicit" means to command, authorize, urge, incite, request, or advise another to perform an act by any means including, but not limited to, in person, over the phone, in writing, by computer, or by advertisement of any kind.
"Child" means a person under 17 years of age.
"Internet" has the meaning set forth in Section 16-0.1 of this Code.
"Sexual penetration" or "sexual conduct" are defined in Section 11-0.1 of this Code.
Indecent solicitation of a child under subsection (a-5) is a Class 4 felony.
720 ILCS 5/11-6