You will notice that law enforcement types are less likely to have much time off during the holiday weekend. The Illinois State Police will team up with more than 200 other local departments to enforce the DUI and seat belt law. Sangamon (Sang-uh-mun) County Sheriff Wes Barr warns late nights add extra danger, so police will respond with added personnel in the overnight hours.
13 people died in Labor Day wrecks last year.