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Monday, March 18, 2013  The number of fatal crashes in Illinois grew last year. The Quincy Fire Department says you can help lower that statistic.

Monday, May 14, 2012  Lt. John Zerbonia compiled a series of photos to show just how many people were either talking on a cell phone, or being distracted when they were caught running a red light. The photos speak for themselves.

Thursday, May 10, 2012  No one was really hurt or injured in the Central High School crash simulation, but the display that emergency responders put on may prevent teens from being seriously injured in the future.

Monday, November 21, 2011  For our Facebook Story of the Day for November 21, we want you to make sure you avoid distracted driving on the roads this holiday season.

Friday, July 08, 2011  One of our viewers let us know that he had developed a tool to help stop texting and driving.

Wednesday, July 06, 2011  Laws are on the books in Illinois, Missouri and Iowa banning people from texting and driving.

Tuesday, July 05, 2011  In this series opening, we talk about what happens when a police officer actually catches you in the act and you're caught breaking the law.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011  You're hearing it everywhere now; don't text and drive.  Distracted driving is dangerous.

Monday, May 09, 2011  KHQA wants you to Just Let It Ring.  Go to our website, and pledge to drive now, text later. This promise could save your life, or the lives of others.

Tuesday, May 03, 2011  KHQA's Lindsey Boetsch spoke to one family who lost a loved one due to distracted driving.

Thursday, February 11, 2010  80 percent of all traffic crashes and 65 percent of near crashes involve some type of distraction.