Local News

Conor's Law Signed Into Law

Governor Rauner visits Carlinville's Blackburn College to sign legislation changing the way police handle arrests of DUI suspects under the age of 21. 
 
"Conor's Law," requires police to try to reach an adult responsible for a DUI suspect under 21 if the individual appears to remain intoxicated. The law is named after 20-year-old Conor Vesper, a former Staunton High School valedictorian, who committed suicide after a drunk driving arrest. An emotional Alice Vesper, Conor's mother, is happy he didn't die in vain.
 
 
Vesper believes the law can provide a life saving second chance for Illinois' young people.
 
 
If an adult can't be reached, a suspect would have to take a breathalyzer or other test to prove that they are sober. That test would not be used in prosecuting the suspect. 

Townhall Top of the Hour News

Local Weather - Sponsored By:

CLINTON WEATHER

Local News

DeWittDN on Facebook