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Illinois Restricted Driving Permit (RDP): What It Is, Who Qualifies, and How to Get One

Losing your driver’s license turns everyday life into a logistical challenge. Getting to work, dropping your kids off at school, making it to a medical appointment – tasks that use...

Illinois wants to track every mile its drivers drive — is your state next?

The next big fight over your car isn’t about gas prices, emissions, or electric vehicles. It’s about something bigger: who controls the road — and how much control they have over y...

Illinois Drivers: The New Insurance Verification System That Can Suspend Your Plates Automatically

If you think your car insurance is something you only need to worry about at renewal time, Illinois has quietly changed the rules. The state...

Who’s at Fault in a Multi-Vehicle Crash in Illinois?

Accidents involving three or more vehicles can be far more dangerous and complex than standard crashes. Determining liability isn’t always straightforward, especially when multiple...

Illinois community college gets $77k to train veterans into truck drivers

A community college in Illinois will receive a $77,000 grant to train military veterans into truck drivers.  Lincoln Land Community College is the recipient of of an almost $77,000...

Updates on Senate Bill 3336 (E-Bikes, etc)

We previously reported about Illinois Senate Bill 3336, which if passed by both houses of the Illinois General Assembly and signed by the Governor, would make comprehensive changes...

1 dead, 3 injured in Chicago Crash on Dan Ryan, Illinois Police

A fatal rollover crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway caused a temporary shutdown of southbound lanes on Chicago’s South Side early Saturday morning. According to the Illinois State Po...

Illinois Retirees: The 2026 Insurance Verification Law Triggering Automatic Penalties

If you own a car in Illinois, a new 2026 rule could quietly cost you hundreds—or even suspend your driving privileges—without much warning. Many retirees...

On the day Illinois passed the Stop Super Speeders law, the Ride of Silence was a reminder of how far we have to go to m...

There was a big win for Illinois traffic safety on Wednesday when the General Assembly completed the passage of Stop Super Speeders legislation (HB 4948). This bill sets the stage...

Truck driver charged after causing eight crashes on I-57 and attempting to strangle motorist, Illinois troopers say

A semi truck driver is facing numerous charges connected to a suspected road rage incident on a busy Illinois interstate, according to state police. On April 28, 2026, Illinois Sta...

Illinois Advances New E-Bike Law 2026: What New Regulations Mean for Safety and Injury Claims

Illinois lawmakers are taking a major step toward addressing the growing safety concerns surrounding electric bikes, scooters, and similar high-speed devices.  On April 15, 2026, t...

Indiana strips nearly 1,800 noncitizens of commercial licenses

By LESLIE BONILLA MUÑIZIndiana Capital Chronicle Almost 1,800 noncitizen truck and bus drivers without specific employment-based visas lost their commercial driver’s licenses Wedne...

Illinois Senate Bill Signals a Major Shift in E-Bike Law and Liability in Illinois

Illinois lawmakers are moving quickly on legislation that could fundamentally change how electric bikes, scooters, and other motorized devices are regulated throughout Illinois. Se...

Lake County coroner IDs Illinois man dead in highway crash

A 20-year-old Illinois man died on Sunday following a crash near I-394 just across the state border.

Illinois Cannabis License: 2026 Guide to Dispensary & Craft Grower Licenses

Thinking about getting an Illinois cannabis license? You are not alone — and you are not too late. As of 2026, Illinois still has 137 dispensary licenses remaining of the 500 autho...

Driver accused of dui tracks missing MacBook to Illinois State trooper’s house

Farmers Insurance Accident Claims in Illinois: What You Need to Know

Home > Blog > Farmers Insurance Accident Claims in Illinois: What You Need to Know Filing a Claim With Farmers Insurance After an Illinois Car Accident If the other driver ca...

1 Killed, 2 Injured in I‑55 Semi Crash in South Suburbs

Accident News | Channahon, Ill A fatal crash involving two semi-trucks caused major disruption near Interstate 55 in Channahon on Tuesday morning, leaving one person dead and two o...

Apr 28, Illinois Father's Day Train Rides

If you're in Illinois and searching for something distinctive, consider taking your dad on a train ride through the picturesque landscapes of the Prairie State.

18-Year-Old Charged After Car Hits 5 CPD Officers

Accident News | Chicago An 18-year-old driver has been charged after allegedly striking five Chicago police officers with a vehicle while officers were responding to a large after-...

72 New EV Fast Chargers Now Operating In Or Coming To Illinois

In the last six months or so, there have been a number of news articles about Illinois EV charger expansion: 10 in Decatur 40 fast chargers near Chicago. 40 in Springfield A new hu...

Liberty Mutual Accident Claims in Illinois: What You Need to Know

Home > Blog > Liberty Mutual Accident Claims in Illinois: What You Need to Know Filing a Claim With Liberty Mutual After an Illinois Car Accident If the other driver in your...

“Get your motor runnin’? Don’t head out on the bikeway.” How a new state law would regulate high-speed “e-motos.”

This post is sponsored by Boulevard Bikes. By Nik Hunder Nik Hunder is an environmental policy analyst, researcher, and public transit advocate based in Chicago. Have you...

Can I Sue If I’m Partially at Fault for a Car Accident in Illinois?

Last Updated: April 22, 2026 Yes — Illinois allows you to recover damages even if you were partially at fault for a car accident, as long as your share of fault is 50% or less. Und...