Ill. House OKs illegal immigrant driver's licenses bill
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House has approved legislation allowing illegal immigrants to obtain driver's licenses.
House lawmakers approved the bill 65 to 46. The measure now heads to Gov. Pat Quinn's desk, who has said he'll sign it.
Supporters of the bill that sailed through the state Senate have been bipartisan. They call it a matter of public safety that will allow an estimated 250,000 illegal immigrants of driving age in Illinois to get driver's licenses.
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