Apparently in Illinois, if your wife leaves you for another man, you can press charges against that man for alienation of affection. This holdover law from the 1800's when women were seen as property has been turned over in England, Canada, and most states in the U.S., but not here in Illinois. A Chicago man named Steve Cyl has dropped his suit against a Chicago firefighter, who convinced Lupe Cyl, that he could make her happier. Steve says he though they had a happy marriage. Dude, if she leaves you, it's not a happy marriage.