Governor Pat Quinn has signed a bill that allows illegal immigrants to obtain state drivers licenses.
Quinn signed the legislation in Chicago, surrounded by supporters who say the new law will make Illinois roads safer by acknowledging the presence of illegal immigrants behind the wheel, and allowing them to drive legally if they obtain insurance and take drivers ed.
Illinois now becomes the fourth state in the nation to permit the practice.
The first of those new temporary licenses for undocumented workers will be issued in October or November.
