Illinois bill would slam the brakes on unprepared drivers

Illinois bill would slam the brakes on unprepared drivers

An Illinois lawmaker is ready to hit the brakes on would-be drivers who aren’t road-ready. The proposal would affect truck drivers and motorists. Rep. Adam Niemerg, R-Dieterich, said he took action after a husband and wife were killed in a crash in Westfield, Ill. The driver accused of causing the wreck is reportedly an illegal immigrant from Honduras. He was driving a conversion van when he allegedly crossed the center line and hit the couple h…