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Wednesday, January 09, 2013  A new list of to-do's for the Illinois legislature ... voting on pension reform, an assault-weapons ban and gay-marriage legislation. But they can now cross off the issue of illegal immigrants obtaining a driver's license.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Gov. Quinn has said he looks forward to signing the legislation that will allow approximately 250,000 illegal immigrants of driving age in Illinois to get driver's licenses.

Monday, January 07, 2013  A proposal that could make Illinois the next state to allow illegal immigrants to get driver's licenses has passed out of a House committee.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Changes not in response to REAL ID Act of 2005.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  New ID cards will meet new federal guidelines.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Study: A teenage driver's risk of dying in a crash goes up sharply with other teens in the car

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  An Illinois State Police (ISP) District 9 Trooper foiled a fraudulent credit card and identification operation during a routine traffic stop.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for May 16, we talk about high school drop outs and the right to drive.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011  The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from opponents of same-sexmarriage who want to overturn the District of Columbia's gay marriage law.

Monday, November 01, 2010  Iowa officials say any Iowa residents who has hunted, fished or trapped in the state previously with a nonresident license will have to plan ahead to be able to get residential license privileges.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010  Higher fees for registration stickers and licenses have been bad news for drivers but good news for the state of Illinois' budget.

Friday, May 07, 2010  Iowa gambling regulators say a vote is still set for next week on new casino licenses despite an investigation into political contributions to Gov. Chet Culver's re-election campaign.

Monday, May 03, 2010  The program has collected more money so far this fiscal year than in all of last year.

Thursday, December 31, 2009  Hunting and fishing licenses will cost more in Illinois next year.

Wednesday, September 09, 2009  Vegas chapels, hotels combine wedding deals as numbers align for quirky date: 9-9-09