Celebrate Safely
STOP DRUNK DRIVING TRAGEDIES BEFORE THEY START
A young man bids goodbye to friends at a festive holiday party and climbs behind the wheel of his car. “Kyle just made a decision that will change his whole world,” intones an announcer over ominous music. Kyle swerves down a dark street, runs a red light, and is soon pulled over and booked on a DUI. That gritty scene is among several dramatizations featured in a new public awareness campaign to halt drunk driving over the holidays. In recognition of December as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in collaboration with local police, is mounting an enforcement campaign under the slogan “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.” Each year, a rise in impaired driving turns what should be a season of happiness into one of the deadliest times of year on the road. The periods between Christmas Eve and Christmas Day afternoon, and the hours just after midnight on New Year’s Eve, are among the most hazardous times to drive.
an alcohol-impaired driver, according to the latest available NHTSA data. In two-thirds of these crashes, the impaired drivers went well beyond just being “a little buzzed”: Their blood alcohol content was 0.15% or higher, nearly twice the 0.08% legal limit for most drivers in Missouri and Illinois. The presence of law enforcement officers is one of the most effective deterrents to these risk-takers. NHTSA’s campaign includes news releases, video and audio ads, and a “social media playbook” with content designed for posting on Facebook, X, or Instagram. Among the themes are “A DUI will freeze your holiday plans,” and “A DUI on New Year’s Eve lasts all year long.” Another promotion urges consumers to “spend the holidays with family … not law enforcement.” We wish you and your loved ones a safe, joyful holiday season. But if you or a family member happens to be hurt in a traffic accident in Illinois or Missouri involving a drunk driver, don’t hesitate to contact us for a free consultation. We will be glad to review your case and discuss your right to justice and compensation.
During a five-year period ending in 2023, a total of 5,000 road users were killed in holiday-season crashes involving
Crispy Prosciutto and Cheese Sliders INGREDIENTS
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DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 400 F. 2. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, arrange prosciutto and bake for 8–10 minutes. 3. On a separate lined baking sheet,
• 3 oz thinly sliced prosciutto • 1 package dinner rolls, halved lengthwise • 1/4 cup fig preserves • 3/4 cup shredded fontina cheese • 3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
place the bottom halves of the rolls and spread fig preserves over them.
• 1/2 cup melted butter • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
4. Layer with fontina and Swiss
cheese. Top with crispy prosciutto.
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce • 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme • 2 chopped garlic cloves • Black pepper, to taste
5. Place the top half of the rolls over the prosciutto and gently press down. 6. In a bowl, mix butter, Dijon, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, garlic, and black pepper. 7. Pour butter mixture over rolls.
Cover with foil and bake 10 minutes.
8. Remove foil and bake an
additional 10–15 minutes, and separate before serving.
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