after putting it off for more than a year, i finally went to get an illinois driver’s license. after an early start, we had to drive to the town of niles to find an office that was open on a saturday. it involved a lot of line-ups, sitting, and a written test, but two hours later we left with a brand-new license and a smile on our face.

we also noticed how the secretary of state’s name is always plastered on all the official buildings, which seems like a bit of a hassle for when jesse white quits or retires.