SPRINGFIELD – The Labor Day weekend signifies the end of the summer and one of the busiest driving periods of the year where millions of motorists are expected to hit the roadways nationwide. The Illinois State Police is urging motorists to celebrate responsibly, and make safety their number one priority. Troopers and law enforcement statewide will focus their attention on the primary factors that contribute to fatal traffic crashes. Driving under the influence, speeding, distracted driving, and not wearing seat belts. The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign begins on August 19 and runs through September 6.
Weekday Mornings, 6am-11am
