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Illinois Secretary of State proposes new interlock rule

The Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS Chapter 5) governs the rules and obligations of all motorists operating a motor vehicle on the public roadways of the State of Illinois, including the DUI laws. The Illinois General Assembly, elected by the citizens of this state, writes these laws, which are known…

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Edgar County woman faces charges of aggravated Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

A woman from Paris, Illinois, county seat of Edgar County, faces charges of aggravated DUI. In this tragic incident, the defendant (the accused) was allegedly driving south in the northbound lane when her vehicle struck an oncoming vehicle causing a crash. As a result of the crash, two passengers on…

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McClean County driver sentenced to 20 years in prison for DUI

A McClean County judge sentenced a Bloomington-Normal man to 20 years in prison following his 11th conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) In the State of Illinois, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle on the public roadways while you are under the influence of alcohol. 625 ILCS…

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Illinois’ lifetime ban on driving privileges may block the ability to obtain an out of state driver’s license

Many states impose lifetime bans on driving privileges after someone is convicted of a certain number of driving under the influence (DUI) offenses. Illinois has a similar provision that on its face seems straightforward but is difficult to navigate. The Illinois law setting forth the consequences of a DUI conviction…

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Football player receives supervision in Champaign County DUI

The University of Illinois is the flagship university in Illinois. The main campus is located in the twin cities of Urbana-Champaign, Champaign County. There are branch campuses in other cities, including Springfield, Illinois. As a Big Ten university, the U of I has a football program. Being a university, it…

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