State police increasing efforts on safe driving education

State police hope that by constantly reminding the public about the number of people killed in traffic accidents, they can reduce the number.

Although statewide there were fewer fatalities on Illinois roads in 2008 than in 2007, the number in the nine counties that make up District 10 was up, according to Capt. Stuart Shaver of the Pesotum post.

Also on this date

• Secretary of state's office to be on campus Wednesday
• Police cite dozens in Champaign bars over the weekend
• Champaign council to review market analysis of Country Fair
• Family mourns Rantoul woman lost to alleged drunken driver
• Area residents planning to answer Obama's call to service
• Danville panel proposes rules to muzzle dangerous dogs
• DACC trustees to vote on using technology bond funds
• Man gets DUI ticket after crash
• Hoopeston man dies after accident in Vermilion County
• Obituaries

» More