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There are plenty of worries you may have when your teen starts driving. It is a huge responsibility, and teens do not always use their best judgment, so it is a little nerve-wracking when you give them control over a vehicle and let them loose on Illinois streets. Your job is to prepare them...

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...

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...

Illinois has strict penalties for DUI drivers, which may include the suspension of your driver’s license. Losing your driver’s license can have a massive impact on your life.Illinois is one of the states that does not automatically reinstate your license after a DUI. You must go through a formal process to get your driving...