Underage drinking in Illinois is a near three billion dollar problem.  Statistics show the money is spent on health, traffic crashes, crime, and other social and economic problems.  McLean County Sheriff Mike Emery says the issue isn't confined to any particular group.  In fact, it crosses socioeconomic boundaries in Central Illinois.  Students from public and private schools, all races and genders, rich and poor are represented at some point in the McLean County jail when it comes to underage drinking.  Emery says parents are sometimes part of the problem because they complain when their kids get busted, asking officers if they quote, "have anything better to do."  Emery said law enforcement is doing its best to stop the sale of alcohol to minors.  But, he hopes parents will do more to help combat the problem.