I got a ticket for petty theft, how much trouble am I going to get into?

Hire an attorney and ask him. I wouldn't rely on the word of the arresting officer.

What are the current details about either recording a traffic stop of mine or in general recording police officers in Illinois?

A quick search on Google will show a very recent case on point.

Do police have to identify themselves in order to come in your garage, knock on door and search in car bc u walked in house.

It sounds like there are major issues with the search. Find a competent attorney to help you with this matter.

In 1982 I lived in Georgia in 1984 I got arrested for a misdemeanor went to court they fined/restitution

Contact an attorney in Georgia. You will want to speak to an attorney prior to going back.

Can the officer say I had the ID for illegal purposes?

Mr Harvatin is correct. I have had many similar matters dismissed but because the DL was sent to the SOS the defendant's DL was suspended. When...

What are my rights

The others have answered correctly. It sounds like you don't want to be involved. If that is the case you currently have no duty to act.

Is there a way to stop a crime report from a website of a county from publishing or to get it removed?

My best guess is that you won't have success. It doesn't hurt to give it the "old college try".

I got a ticket in commercial truck that was 5600 they cut it to 3900 & want paid on March 9 2015 I don't have the money

The truth is usually a good start. Many (not all) judges are empathetic if a defendant is making an effort. I would strongly suggest that you walk...

Fine due date extension ffor a criminal case...(shoplifting)

Only the judge can give an extension.

You can certainly get jail. My best guess is that it will wind up as a Domestic Violence if it involved your son.