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Raising Illinois' Speed Limits--A Good Thing, or A Dangerous Idea?
Raising Illinois' Speed Limits--A Good Thing, or A Dangerous Idea?
Raising Illinois' Speed Limits--A Good Thing, or A Dangerous Idea?
In August of 2013, then-Governor Pat Quinn signed legislation that raised the speed limit on rural interstates to 70 mph, despite opposition from the Illinois Department of Transportation, state police and leading roadway safety organizations, who feared increased mayhem on the highways, especially between cars and trucks. Now, we're looking at raising those limits again.
Seeing Bad Behavior on Rockford's Streets? It May Be a Millennial
Seeing Bad Behavior on Rockford's Streets? It May Be a Millennial
Seeing Bad Behavior on Rockford's Streets? It May Be a Millennial
Both my kids are (depending on the chart you look at) millennials, that group of Americans that are constantly (usually with good reason) excoriated for narcissism, bad manners, lack of respect, inability to deal with things that don't go their way, etc. Now, according to Chicago AAA, they're the worst-behaved drivers on our roads.