Illinois Law

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) added a pear tree planted all around Chicago to the state's Exotic Weeds Act.

Changes are brewing in Illinois as lawmakers consider tightening drunk driving laws. What could this mean for your weekend plans on the road or the water?

Illinois lawmakers introduced House Bill 4948 to create an Intelligent Speed Assistance Program that could require habitual speeders to install speed-limiting devices on all their vehicles.

Caught in traffic? Think twice before reaching for your phone. The rules in Illinois are stricter than many realize.

Road rage is on the rise, and the Illinois State Police have some eye-opening insights on how to stay cool behind the wheel.

Illinois just made a major change for students, a long overdue step toward fairness in schools.

July brings not just sunshine, but also some hefty tax increases for gas and vacation rentals in the Land of Lincoln.

Wondering if it's legal to leave your child home alone in Illinois? Here’s what the law actually says, plus tips for deciding if your child is ready.

Once the toughest state regarding the age children must be to stay home alone, Illinois lessened the age two years ago.

There are so many reasons why it's illegal to warm up your vehicle in Illinois. Not only is it bad for the environment, but warming up your car is extremely dangerous because of car thieves.