Tagged: Governor Pat Quinn

Illinois legislation will raise fines for people that misuse disabled parking tags to $600 next year. The new law also imposes a $1,000 fine on any healthcare provider who knowingly falsifies the certification allowing someone to get a disability plate or parking decal. 

Illinois drivers are coming under more pressure to stay off their cell phones. Governor Pat Quinn has signed four new laws aimed at making state roadways safer. Three of them confront the problem of drivers becoming distracted by talking and texting on their cell phones. 

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has signed legislation to improve public access to information about government meetings. 

From NPR: The ousting of a North Korean chief is indicative of deeper issues in the republic.