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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Medill sophomore Shelbie Bostedt checks her phone after parking her car. An Illinois law banning the use of handheld devices while driving went into effect Jan. 1.

Illinois bans use of handheld devices while driving

January 8, 2014

A new Illinois law that prohibits using handheld devices while driving went into effect statewide Jan. 1, following the passage of similar ordinances in Evanston and other municipalities. "More drivers...

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