Politics & Government

14 New Laws for the New Year

New state laws on pet stores, Facebook, child visitation, wine and unpaid tolls take effect Jan. 1, 2014.

By EditorΒ Dennis Robaugh

The new year is upon us, and with itΒ comesΒ a slew of new laws.

From driving with a cell phone to medical marijuana, buying a puppy to yourΒ kid's Facebook account, a lot is changing in Illinois.Β ThisΒ easy-to-followΒ slideshow features 14 noteworthy new IllinoisΒ laws.

Take a look now before they go into effect on Jan. 1.Β Click here for a complete list of new laws.

Slideshow credit:Β Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus

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