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Relief for older drivers arrives July 1 as state raises age mandate for road testsJun 21, 2026 8:45 pm - In just days, thousands of Illinois seniors will get a reprieve from an unpopular road exam mandate.
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Hitting the brakes: Why new law puts restrictions on e-bikes, e-scooters for younger ridersJun 14, 2026 8:45 pm - Experts report a surge in injuries and deaths as e-bike popularity grows. One high-risk group is boys aged 10 to 13.
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House considers auto insurance measure allowing consumers to appeal hikesMay 21, 2026 7:22 pm - The bill addressing steep increases in premiums passed the Senate with a number of Republicans objecting.
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Endless Route 56 construction? Road test mystery? Here are answers to your transportation questionsMay 03, 2026 8:45 pm - “This mess has been ongoing for over two years,” one reader says of IDOT’s Route 56 project. Plus, we delve into Illinois tollway and DMV quandaries.
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New DMV with streamlined services debuts in Des PlainesApr 19, 2026 7:08 pm - The old secretary of state facility on Lee Street is being replaced with an updated office several blocks away.
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Illinois Senate passes new statewide e-bike regulationsApr 15, 2026 7:02 pm - A bill regulating high-speed e-bike use and setting statewide standards unanimously passed the Illinois Senate Wednesday and is heading to the House.
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Think your auto insurance rates are too high? Legislation could give Illinois consumers a breakMar 29, 2026 12:15 pm - Senate considers insurance reform bill to curb excessive auto and home rate increases, but industry warns it will do the opposite.
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‘Do not click’: State, suburban leaders warn of text scam surgeMar 26, 2026 2:06 pm - They look real, sound vaguely threatening and feel urgent. But if you’ve received a text message in recent days warning you could lose your driver’s license or face heavy financial penalties over an unpaid citation, a word of advice from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias: “Do not click.”
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‘Do not click’: State, suburban leaders warn of text scam surgeMar 25, 2026 4:22 pm - Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joined a chorus of state and suburban leaders Wednesday warning the public of a surge of text scams that arrive on targets’ phones disguised as official court or government communications.
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With $128 million at stake, state denies feds’ claims of illegally issuing commercial licensesMar 20, 2026 6:34 pm - The Illinois secretary of state’s office is pushing back at U.S. Department of Transportation allegations over who got commercial driver’s licenses.
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