Driver Charged With First Degree Murder for Crash That Killed Husband and Wife

Car accidents occur far too often – especially in and around the Chicago area. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, in 2011 there were 281,788 motor vehicle crashes on Illinois roadways. Further data reveals even more disturbing news: 918 people died in 835 crashes during that time, and an additional 84,172 victims were injured.…

Police Hope State-wide Ban on Hand Held Devices Will Ease Enforcement and Save Lives

The various regions of Illinois have had disparate ordinances and regulations concerning the use of hand held cell phones. Some locations prohibited the use while others restricted hand held use under certain circumstances. Needless to say, drivers have been confused. On January 1, 2014, a new statewide ban on the use of a hand held…