Texting While Driving in Illinois Increases the Likelihood of a Distracted Driving Accident

Distracted driving is becoming an all too common phrase these days. People frequently drive while texting and talking on a cell phone — often without a concern for their own safety or for others. According to the Illinois Tollway, these cell phone distractions were found to be the primary or secondary cause of more than…

Pedestrian Killed by Alleged Drunk Driver Near Chicago’s O’Hare Airport

A suburban Chicago woman was recently charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) in connection with a fatal pedestrian crash near O’Hare Airport. According to Chicago Police News Affairs Officer John Mirabelli, a 49-year-old man, was walking along North Mannheim Road near a disabled vehicle around 1:30 am when he was struck…