In the event of an emergency situation, where you cannot speak for yourself, law enforcement can access your information and contact people you have listed.
Everywhere I have lived, I would receive a notice in the mail reminding me that my license plate sticker is about to expire. It's not like your drivers license, where the expiration date is typically your birthday. So getting these friendly reminders in the mail is a good thing.
Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded more than $670,000 in "Another Back To Books" grants to libraries across the State of Illinois.