Article updated: 3/2/2013 1:08 AM

Illinois House: Ban cellphones while driving

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The Illinois House Friday voted to make it illegal to talk on a handheld cellphone while driving. The proposal now goes to the state Senate. Supporters argued reducing distractions for drivers could prevent wrecks and deaths behind the wheel.

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The Illinois House Friday voted to make it illegal to talk on a handheld cellphone while driving. The proposal now goes to the state Senate. Supporters argued reducing distractions for drivers could prevent wrecks and deaths behind the wheel.

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