This might be the most prevalent text scam currently making the rounds in Illinois. I've seen numerous drivers showing text messages they're receiving claiming they owe toll charges, but it's not true.
There's a narrative that Illinois is not a good place to be if you'd prefer to not have your auto stolen. The Land of Lincoln is making an effort to change that and just shared numbers from a recent crackdown and the results are a stunner.
If you've been into a Missouri or Illinois Target store over the past few months, you've no doubt seen many new items that are now locked up behind glass cases. New efforts are apparently working to help greatly reduce theft in their stores.
It's no secret that many still covet the fancy Rolex watches, but two thieves admitted to taking that desire to extremes as they 'smashed and grabbed' many of those watches in Missouri then made matters worse by crossing state lines with their prizes.
This is the time of year in Illinois when many are trying to hurry to finish home repair projects before the colder weather arrives. Criminals know this which is why the state of Illinois is warning of sinister home repair scams happening right now designed to rip you off.