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Pols Try to Curb Enthusiasm for Ped-Texting

Illinois bill would make typing while crossing street a misdemeanor

By Sam Biddle,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 29, 2008 2:07 PM CDT

(Newser) – Though walking and texting is commonplace for many Americas, experts and politicians are considering whether the increased risk of walking into a mailbox—or oncoming traffic—is worth the convenience. A bill to make the practice illegal is working through the Illinois legislature, the Chicago ...   Read full story »

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