Illinois Laws

Every year, new laws go into effect in the state of Illinois, and here are some you should know for 2025.

It's probably important to note that the question is "legal or not," rather than "is driving barefoot or in flip flops a good idea or a very bad idea in Illinois, or anywhere else?" The answer to one of those questions is a definite no.

I have a question about garbage laws in Illinois. Can you legally put your garbage into trash cans?

We can all agree that job searching is difficult.

Driving around Illinois with large items sticking out of your car windows might make for an interesting sight, but is it actually illegal?

The story of a little boy being left behind while his parents and siblings fly off to Paris is undoubtedly a heart-warming classic Christmas movie, but it probably wouldn't result in a "happily ever after" if it really happened here in Illinois.

Discover how some of Illinois' new 2025 employment laws will impact residents and enhance family protections.

I have a friend without a driver's license but he wants to buy a car but is that legal in Illinois?

It's Election Day, and before you head out to cast your vote, let's get a refresh on the rules that must be followed at polling places throughout Illinois.

If you're not sure about all the laws in Illinois for pedestrians and vehicles, here's a little refresher course for the next time you're in that kind of situation.