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Starting in July the use of a cell phone while driving will be a moving offense.

The phone cannot be used in your hands at all unless one of the following exceptions applies:

1. Using the cell phone to call for emergency assistance;
2. Using the cell phone in “hands-free” mode or with the use of a headset;
3. Using the cell phone while parked on the shoulder of a roadway;
4. Using the cell phone on the roadway if the normal flow of traffic has stopped or obstructed and you have your vehicle in park or neutral;
5. A driver using a cell phone which has a single button to start or stop a call.

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A proposed bipartisan bill aims to prevent more first responder deaths on state highways by making Scott’s Law tougher.

Scott's Law says drivers approaching a vehicle with hazard lights on must slow down and move over.

The law is designed to protect any vehicle that is stopped on the side of the rode displaying flashing lights. As a driver, you are to slow down and change lanes if possible.

This new bill would enhance penalties for violators of the law.

Keep your eyes on the road. Don't drink and drive. Obey the speed limits. If you see an emergency vehicle with lights activated, please slow down and move over.

Motorists convicted of breaking the new "move over" law will face a fine up to $10,000 and have the incident go on their driving record. Plus, a driver will lose their license if they hurt or kill anyone while breaking the law.

But there is also an enforcement-education aspect as well.

The revenue from these fines goes directly to Scott's Law fund to educate drivers and keep people safe on the roads

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Changes to Illinois Spousal Maintenance Laws. For those whose divorce judgment was entered before January 1, 2019, the ex-spouse paying alimony could deduct the expense from his or her federal taxes, while the ex-spouse receiving alimony payments has to claim the payments as taxable income.

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A proposed law to legalize recreational use of marijuana in Illinois would allow possession of up to 30 grams of the plant for residents 21 and over, in addition to expungement of misdemeanor and Class 4 felony marijuana convictions.

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Illinois has recently passed a law that raises the legal age for purchasing cigarettes, e-cigarettes and other tobacco products from 18 to 21.

It takes effect July 1. It aims to reduce tobacco use among teens and young adults by preventing them from starting.Statistics show that most smokers start as teenagers, and the younger they are when they start, the more likely they'll become addicted.Illinois joins a growing list of states and municipalities adopting "Tobacco 21" policies, as vaping among teens is on the rise.

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There are various reasons for requesting a name change. It may be based on events such as divorce, or it may simply be based on dissatisfaction with the name. Some other fairly common reasons include:

• Taking the natural father's name (e.g., after being born out of wedlock or adopted).
• Changing to the mother's maiden name (e.g., after a divorce).
• Identifying with a foreign nationality (e.g., to show grandparents' nationality).
• A cumbersome name (e.g., difficult to spell and/or pronounce).
• Professional identity (e.g., legally maintaining a maiden name or changing to a pen name).
• Gay or lesbian (e.g., both partners want to share the same last name).

There are inappropriate reasons for changing a name that will result in denial of the application and even consequences. For example, the new name cannot be identical to a celebrity or other famous individual, if the intent is to defraud others. In addition, you cannot change your name to avoid debts.

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For those whose divorce judgment was entered before January 1, 2019, the ex-spouse paying alimony could deduct the expense from his or her federal taxes, while the ex-spouse receiving alimony payments has to claim the payments as taxable income.