Illinois does not have a state-wide cell ban, except for drivers under 19. I can make calls all I want down here while driving, only limitation is that you can't use the phone in construction and school zones.

There is however, a ban on text messaging.

I think you're referencing Chicago or Cook County laws as there is nothing in IL statutes that prohibit localities from making their own laws.

This title had me fooled right up until I realized that there'* no way a legitimate thread with that title could sit in the Lounge section of the board for an entire 3 pages.