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Few states have residents that love to travel more than Wisconsin which makes the favorite truck stop a big decision. Come to find out that the favorite travel stop for Wisconsin drivers adventuring out of state also happens to be the world's largest. What are the odds?

If you want to know about great places to stop for gas and refreshments, ask a truck driver. A recent ranking shows they've voted one truck stop in southern Illinois as one of the best in America.

Is there anything more frustrating than pulling up to an intersection in Illinois and waiting for a light to turn green? Some people believe that you can influence traffic lights to turn green by doing things like honking your horn or flashing your lights. Did you know that in some cases there are things you can do?

You could tell this driver in Chicago, Illinois was in trouble the moment power flashes happened to the left side of his vehicle and debris appeared right in front of him. Video shows what happened when he drove straight through a violent tornado.

If you suddenly see the number of carjackings start to decline in Illinois, I know why. The Illinois State Police have spent the past several months bringing the hammer down on those who steal vehicles and the results of their operation are impressive.

Far too often you see people using the center turning lane so wrong it's hard to not get frustrated. With many center turning lanes in Illinois, it's time to teach motorists a lesson.

I have lived in Illinois my entire life and have, unfortunately, seen my fair share of bad drivers on the roads. We ALL have at some point.

I come from a family of truck drivers so this is one of those rare internet rankings that I actually care about. Yes, even cynical me can be happy that the interstate that truckers say is the best in America goes straight through Wisconsin.

If you ever find yourself at an intersection and want to attempt a u-turn from the left turn lane, here's what you need to know in Illinois.

I will not share any details of how I drove when I was a younger person with a Firebird he loved too much in an effort to not incriminate myself. However, even I have never clocked what the Wisconsin State Patrol just shared from a highway encounter they had.