Text-ban law for drivers signed by Gov. Pat Quinn -- chicagotribune.com

Gov. Pat Quinn on Thursday signed into law a measure that will bar Illinois motorists from sending text messages while driving in an effort to cut down on distracted driving.

"It's really bad that we have to legislate logic," said Secretary of State Jesse White, who pushed the measure. "Common sense would tell you that when your eyes are off the road, who's driving...?"