Two people in my life are avid TikTok consumers. One is my daughter, Molly, and the other is my on-air partner, Joe Dredge. Molly is 24 and Joe is 42...and frankly, I'm more worried about Joe's mental health (with or without TikTok).
Shocking new research released in late August found that Illinois teens, were more likely to text behind the wheel compared to the average of teens in other states.
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.
It's not the category that any state wants to lead the nation with, but Illinois' 8th graders and high school seniors are more likely to booze it up than anywhere else in the nation. And, nearly half of those kids are heading for a problem later in life.