CHICAGO, July 29 (UPI) -- A proposed Illinois law banning text-messaging while walking across intersections points out a serious problem, say backers.

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill., April 3 (UPI) -- Some Illinois politicians say walking, talking, texting and crossing don't mix and want to ban cell phone use while getting to the other side of the street.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., May 24 (UPI) -- The Illinois House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill that would impose some of the nation's toughest restrictions on teen drivers.

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., April 2 (UPI) -- A guy from Richmond, Va., won't face the problem Jesse White, Gordon Jump and Hardy Rawls did: What to do to while away the hours as the Maytag Repairman.

CHICAGO, Jan. 23 (UPI) -- A federal judge says Illinois officials must allow a non-profit organization to sell "Choose Life" license plates.

NAPERVILLE, Ill., June 27 (UPI) -- An Illinois man who appeared in commercials for the state's organ donation program has died while awaiting a donated kidney.

DALLAS, Sept. 24 (UPI) -- An investigation has been requested into possible links between a truck driver charged with killing 10 people in a Texas crash and an Illinois scandal.

CHICAGO, July 21 (UPI) -- A conservative Chicago radio host has let Republican leaders know he wants to take on state Senator Barack Obama in November's election for the U.S. Senate.