Underage drinking comes with a strong set of penalties as is, but that problem can be greatly compounded if a teen gets behind the wheel after
Chicago Adding DUI Checkpoints This Weekend
If you're planning on heading into Chicago this weekend, make sure you stay sober or hitch a ride with a designated driver, as city police have
Extra DUI Patrols on Illinois Roads This Memorial Day Weekend
Are you planning a trip this Memorial Day weekend? If you are, be sure to drive sober and always buckle up, as the Illinois Department of
Illinois Police Officers Rarely Punished For Lying Under Oath
A story in the Chicago Tribune today revealed that many police officers who swear "to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth" are
Illinois Police Have Body Cameras, But Refuse To Use Them
Last year the state of Illinois passed one of the more comprehensive laws in the nation surrounding the use of police body cameras. Although it
Illinois Continuing DUI, Seatbelt Crackdown Through Weekend
St. Patrick's Day has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the police are going to be relaxing this weekend. Many revelers continue the party into the
What is a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device?
Illinois, unlike some other states in the Midwest, requires first time DUI offenders to equip their vehicle with a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock
Getting Your Driver’s License Back After a DUI in Illinois
A DUI comes with a host of potential penalties, including jail time, fines, mandatory ignition interlock devices, alcohol counseling, car forfeiture
Illinois Police Ramping Up DUI Patrols For Super Bowl Weekend
If you plan drinking a few beers while watching the big game this weekend, make sure you don't get behind the wheel, because the police will be out in