Illinois is cracking down on impaired driving with checkpoints and patrols through New Year’s Day to prevent holiday crashes.

Illinois has launched a heightened enforcement campaign targeting impaired driving ahead of the holiday season, deploying additional troopers and implementing sobriety checkpoints across the state. Authorities aim to reduce alcohol- and drug-related crashes during peak travel periods, emphasizing that any impairment, including from prescription medications, will be met with strict consequences. The initiative, running through New Year’s Day, includes public awareness efforts and increased patrols, with officials urging drivers to plan safe alternatives like rideshares or designated drivers.