A new law will begin targeting rogue tow truck companies in Illinois, starting Jan. 1, 2026, seeking to stop tow companies from rebranding under a new name if they're proven to have predatory ...

Illinois gun owners will need to take new steps to secure firearms in their homes in 2026, especially when children are present. Senate Bill 8, also known as the Safe Gun Storage Act, prohibits gun ...

The Illinois Secretary of State is warning drivers about a new round of scam texts. Here's how to know if your messages from the DMV are authentic.

The Secretary of State reminds residents his office will never send text messages requesting personal or financial ...

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias warns Illinois residents to look out for text message scams claiming to be from ...

You can schedule an appointment on the SOS website by selecting the desired service and filling in the required information, or by calling 844-817-4649. You can select a nearby SOS location on the ...

Illinois Secretary of State's Office is warning residents to not respond or open any links if they get a text message claiming they owe money for traffic violations or unpaid tolls. The scam texts ...

(WREX) — An Illinois official is warning residents about a holiday scam. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is asking Illinoisans to be wary of fraudulent text messages claiming they owe ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is urging Illinoisans to beware of fraudulent text messages demanding money. The scam messages have claimed that a person's ...

Many drivers like to infuse a bit of personality into their ride. Some purchase their vehicle in a fun color, while others opt for pinstriping or a cool paint scheme. You may give your car a name, or ...

As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams. Giannoulias urged Illinois residents to watch for fraudulent text messages that ...

As Illinois turns the calendar to 2026, it will bring more than fresh resolutions. It will also usher in hundreds of new state laws, statutes that will quietly reshape daily life from grocery store ...