Wilhelms push legislators for distracted driving measure

URBANA – Gloria and Chuck Wilhelm spent the better part of their day Tuesday in Springfield talking to representatives and senators and their staffs.

They want "Matt's Law" passed — legislation that specifically addresses the careless and negligent use of interactive technology including, but not limited to, cell phones, e-mail and iPods.

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