Heads up, careless drivers of Illinois: starting January 1, 2010, if you want to whip around town while texting from behind the wheel, you'll be facing a $75 fine for the first offense. The Ciry of Chicago already passed a similar bill last year. Now that it's going state-wide, CBS 2 reports that students around the state have to view this controversial PSA (from Britain) on the issue. more ›

We talked earlier this week about candy screening being offered locally, but that scratches the surface of Halloween safety. Officer John from Carol Stream has some tips below and, after the jump, so does the staff of Pawnee, Indiana's Department of Parks and Recreation. Neither, though, warns of us the dangers of werewolves. more ›