Illinois laws

Illinois is a state people are constantly visiting and driving through. Whether it's to see Chicago or to head across the country, we attract many people. Well, you better think twice when you pack because there are items that are illegal to bring into the state.

Most of us have probably experienced the heart-stopping moment of getting pulled over. You may be in freight mode when it happens, but there are some important things you need to know if it happens.

A new law that took effect on July 1st mandates that children appearing on social media in monetized videos must be compensated for by their parents.

The Pyrotechnic Use Act strictly prohibits most consumer fireworks in Illinois, and getting caught with them could land you a massive fine.

For those who have been arguing that Illinois would be an absolutely perfect state if we just had more taxes to pay and some new laws to follow, the good news is that Illinois state government listened to you. The bad news for the rest of us is that Illinois state government listened to you.

In an effort to make the roads safer in Illinois, there is a new law for driver's licenses that takes effect on July 1st.

Learn why breaking a car window to save a pet in a hot car could lead to criminal charges in Illinois.

An American flag dispute in Homer Glen, Illinois has led to a new bill proposal that would make flying a flag upside down a felony in Illinois.

A popular outdoor activity for Illinois residents is boating and here are a few tips to keep you safe out on the water.

It seems to be a trend to run red lights, roll through stop signs, and not use turn signals these days. It's actually wild what the most popular traffic violations are that people commit.