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Road Safety Push: Rock Island Police are joining Illinois’ “Click It or Ticket” seat-belt crackdown May 15–26, with high-visibility stops and tickets all day during Memorial Day travel. Family Rules: A separate warning out of Nevada highlights how leaving kids home alone can trigger steep fines—an issue many Illinois families are watching as summer break starts. Courts & Safety: The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled a crash victim can sue a freight broker, a big win for highway safety advocates after an Illinois tractor-trailer case. Local Openings: Harbor House by Valentino’s has opened in Ottawa, adding waterfront dining, live music, and a family-friendly boardwalk bar. Route 66 Energy: “The Electric Duo” is touring Route 66 in a Ford Mustang Mach‑E, spotlighting Chicago-to-Santa Monica stops. Sports Schedule Buzz: The NFL’s 2026 slate is driving nonstop chatter—especially holiday games and early matchups for Illinois fans. Quick Illinois Fix: IDOT says Illinois 2 construction in Sterling starts May 18 with lane closures and resurfacing.

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