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In 2016, a 23-year-old Illinois man on a motorcycle died in a collision with a car. Six months later, authorities charged a 51-year-old woman with reckless homicide and aggravated driving under the influence in connection with the fatal accident.Having recently pleaded guilty to the charges, the woman received a six-year prison sentence from a...

While the holiday season is drawing to a close, winter is in full swing all over the nation. In Illinois, many drivers are not looking forward to poor road conditions caused by winter storms. While you cannot always prevent accidents from happening, there are steps you can take to decrease your accident risk while...

Of all the seasons, one of the most hazardous is winter. With heavy Illinois snows and the ice that comes with it, everyone has to take extra precautions when outside. It is easy to slip and fall on unseen ice buried beneath the snow. For homes and businesses, the ice that surrounds your property...

Critics have long said that Illinois’ legal system is disproportionately harsh on low- and middle-income citizens compared to the wealthy. Excessive fines and fees for traffic offenses, DUIs and other violations can hurt access to employment, transportation and housing for low-income people.A new law, which took effect in July, was supposed to address those...