phones

So what's the problem? It's not like Illinoisans pay the highest tax rates in the nation, or the second-highest property taxes, or among the highest gas prices coast-to-coast...oh, wait.

If you're a Verizon Wireless customer, you might want to look into your privacy settings today.

I know what you're thinking. You want to know what "may see less" actually means. Does it mean that the calls will be cut in half? Less than that? Well...

That sudden and rapid decrease in your phone's battery life is not your imagination, and it doesn't necessarily mean that you need to replace the battery or phone. The culprit might just be this incredibly cold weather we're experiencing right now.

I can't lie, I have a weird thing where I can't throw out my old phones. There's a couple reasons. First, I know that my garbage bin in my kitchen most likely isn't the place I'm supposed to throw out a cellphone. And secondly, I keep them as a back up phone just in case my phone breaks...

Is there any frustration greater than when you get a robocall?

It's illegal here in Illinois to text and drive, but to be honest, I see it happening all day, every day.

If you've found yourself yelling "Put down the !#@$% phone and drive!" somewhat frequently on Rockford's streets and/or Illinois roads, you are not alone.

If you're a parent who has tried and failed (repeatedly) to get a hold of your kid but gets no response, you're not alone.

Ask anyone under thirty and you might get a blank stare. Yes, life existed before smart phones and the internet. How did we survive?