The progressive organization MoveOn is asking secretaries of state across the country to investigate No Labels, a group pushing for a third-party presidential candidate. “We are writing to inform you about our grave concern about the activities of a political organization called ‘No Labels’ that may be operating in your state and has been flagged…
In Illinois, it is illegal to use your cell phone while driving in Illinois. There are a few times in which you are permitted to use it in the event you're reporting an emergency, while parked or on the shoulder of a roadway, or while stopped due to normal traffic and your car is in the neutral or parked positions. Illinois is one of the states that has passed a 'Hands-Free Law', that prohibits drivers from using hand-held devices while driving, but permits hands-free devices or blue-tooth technology as long as the driver is at least 19 years of age. Punishments for distracted driving, or texting-and-driving in Illinois can vary depending on numerous factors such as the number of times a driver has been cited. For example, a driver can face penalties including fines between $100 and $150, but punishments can be significantly more severe depending on the nature of the crime. According to the Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles says, generally first-time offenders will n