New limits on cellphone use for Illinois drivers
Drivers in Illinois are coming under more pressure to stay off their cellphone as a result of four new laws Governor Quinn signed on Friday.
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Illinois concealed-carry ban struck down
Illinois was the only state in the nation not to allow some form of concealed carry, but a federal appeals court ruled Illinois concealed-carry ban is unconstitutional.
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Crime
Iowa senator plans to introduce death penalty legislation
The Iowa legislature may revisit the issue of the death penalty when it reconvenes in January.
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Iowa legislators pursue legalizing medical marijuana
Iowa leaders are considering bills that would decriminalize medical marijuana.
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Entertainment
New Jersey considers ‘Snookiville Law’
New Jersey towns could soon get help paying the extra costs of having drunken reality show stars wandering their streets under a proposed law.
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Galesburg mayor vows to veto new marijuana law
Galesburg Mayor Sal Garza says he will veto a law passed by the city council that reduces the punishment for small amounts of marijuana.
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New law prevents employers from accessing your Facebook page
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed a new law making it illegal for employers to request information to access your Facebook, Twitter or other social media accounts.
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Distracted Driving
New laws restrict cell phone use
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed a trio of distracted driving laws into effect.
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News
CO Shooting Prompts New Call for Concealed Carry in Illinois
Donnie Pridemore will be the first to tell you everyone deserves the right to be safe. He’s a local police…
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News
Local Immigrant Community Excited About Recent Events
Spirits are high among the Quad Cities immigrant community. Delores Tapia is an immigration lawyer at Casa Quanojauto, she says…
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Health / News
$1 per pack cigarette tax becomes Illinois law
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed a dollar-a-pack cigarette tax increase that will go into effect for retailers June 24, 2012.
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Distracted Driving
Iowa’s distracted driving law
According to Iowa law, no one can use a handheld device to write, send or read a message while driving…
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