Illinois Law

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.

Illinois, the land of Lincoln, deep-dish pizza, and now, sniff-based vehicle searches—at least if the cannabis in your car isn’t burnt yet.

Winter in Illinois is already a miserable endurance test of freezing temperatures, icy roads, and snowbanks that seem to grow overnight. But leave it to our lawmakers to make it even worse by slapping fines on the simple act of warming up your car.

In the state of Illinois is a common law marriage valid?