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A lot of attention has been given lately to texting and driving. Laws have been passed in Illinois making texting and driving a moving violation, with enhanced penalties for multiple infractions or if the texting motorist causes another person to suffer “great bodily harm, permanent disability or disfigurement.” Moreover, many public safety initiatives have...

If you are the victim of a minor traffic accident such as a rear-end collision, you may be a bit shaky afterward but otherwise, you feel OK.You may just want to go home and take it easy, but there are two good reasons to stop and see a doctor on your way.Common resultsA minor...

Everyone knows that regardless of which city in our state one lives in, the roads can be dangerous. This is true on highways, interstates and even normal, less trafficked roads. An accident that required an airlift last Wednesday proves this point.The accidentAccording to Illinois State Troopers, a Ford Focus was traveling eastbound on New...

In July 2019, Illinois introduced new laws governing electronic device use by drivers. The state also increased the penalties for distracted driving violations.As these updated regulations reach the one-year mark, make sure you know the rules about using your smartphone behind the wheel.Prohibited actionsDrivers in Illinois may not open, read or send electronic communications...