MADD Illinois, Iowa & Wisconsin

06/12/2026

♻️✨ Friendly Reminder: Your Empty Cans Can Make a Big Impact!✨♻️

MADD Iowa is proud to partner with Metro Waste Authority through its bottle and can redemption program! Drop off your cans, redeem or donate the deposit, and know that you’re supporting a cleaner environment and a stronger community. It’s a small act that leads to big change!

🌍 Learn more here: https://www.mwatoday.com/waste-recycling/redemption/redemption-fundraiser-program/

06/11/2026

🚨 One Week Left to Submit Nominations! 🚨

Help recognize the officers, prosecutors, and law enforcement agencies making a difference in the fight against impaired driving across Illinois.

The 2026 Illinois Law Enforcement Recognition Event honors those whose dedication and leadership helped make Illinois roads safer throughout 2025.

Know an individual or agency making a difference in preventing impaired driving who deserves recognition? Nominate them today and help celebrate their impact.

Nomination Form: https://forms.office.com/r/tyYQNrhm7Y

⏰ Deadline: June 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM

Don’t miss the chance to honor those who go above and beyond to keep Illinois roads safe.

06/10/2026

"Austin Lee Lockwood was one of the kindest young men with the biggest heart you would ever meet. His beautiful smile and brown eyes would light up a room and warm your heart all at the same time. To know Austin is to love Austin. He would do anything for anyone. The bond Austin has with his sister and brother is like no other. His love for his friends and family is unquestionable. We will love him and miss him forever.

Our lives have tragically changed, losing Austin has taken a devastating toll on all of us. Drunk driving is a 100% preventable crime. Drinking and getting behind the wheel is not a mistake, it is a choice.

We walk for you, Austin. Love you forever "

~Team Austin

Today and every day, we honor Austin and remember all those whose lives have been tragically taken by impaired driving.

Join the movement and help make a difference.

👉 Sign up today and find a walk near you:
madd.org/movewithmadd ❤️

Together, we can create a future with no more victims of impaired driving.

06/09/2026

The countdown is on for Move With MADD Osage! 👟

Join us on Saturday, July 18, 2026, as we come together to end impaired driving and honor those affected.

A huge thank you to our sponsors:

Bronze: Craig Eisenman-State Farm Agent , Grain Millers Inc, Osage Fire Department, Osage Iowa Police Department, Pritchard Family Auto Stores

Silver: TSF Structures, Inc.

Gold: Pinicon Farm, Mitchell County Regional Health Center, The Retirement Advantage, Inc. (TRA)

Together, we can end impaired driving. 🚶Register today for madd.org/movewithmaddosage or find a walk near you at madd.org/movewithmadd

06/08/2026

Best friends don’t let best friends make dangerous decisions ☀️🐾

Whether your summer sidekick has two legs or four, the rule stays the same: look out for each other. Beach days, lake days, concerts, late nights - make a safe plan to get home before the fun starts.

Real friends make sure everyone gets home safe 💛

06/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out last month to MADD Illinois' First Responders Night hosted by the Schaumburg Boomers & Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. 🎉, as we gathered at the ballpark to show our appreciation for the life-saving work our First Responder partners do every day

We were honored to have Detective Dave Gough of the Algonquin Police Department throw out the first pitch⚾️ along with members of the Schaumburg Police Department (Village of Schaumburg, Illinois Government) and all the other first responders who attended.

Join us back at Boomers Stadium on October 3 for our Schaumburg Walk or find the walk nearest you!

❤️Register today for Move With MADD at madd.org/movewithmadd.

06/05/2026

WASHINGTON (June 4, 2026) – Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is deeply disappointed by last night’s vote to pass Rep. Michael Cloud’s amendment to defund implementation of the bipartisan HALT Drunk Driving Act, a landmark law that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) estimates...

06/03/2026

"Maddie Kruse and four other girls, along with the grandmother of one of the girls, were all heading to Florida on a Sunday for a birthday beach trip. They were traveling along Highway 78 near Olive Branch, MS, when they were rear-ended by a man traveling at a high speed at 6:30 am. Maddie and her friend, Rachel Lynch, died because of this collision.

The driver had a Blood Alcohol Content of 0.14—almost double the legal limit. His 6 previous DUIs in the state of Mississippi were all processed as first offenses. The crash that killed Maddie and her friend Rachel would be his 7th DUI.

We work with MADD to share Maddie’s story and remind the public that drinking and driving should not mix."

~ Team Maddie

Every action we take brings us closer to a world without impaired driving, and Move With MADD brings communities together to honor lives lost while advancing prevention and support.

Share what moves you, sign up today for a Move With MADD walk near you, and be part of the movement at https://madd.org/movewithmadd/ ❤️

06/03/2026

06/01/2026

Court monitors play a critical role in MADD’s fight for justice.

Trained volunteers and student interns assist our court monitoring team by observing and documenting impaired driving cases to help hold the justice system accountable and ensure justice for victims.

If you're interested in supporting this vital work or volunteering with MADD, contact us at [email protected] to join the movement.⁠
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📊 Here are the latest stats for Illinois and Wisconsin from May 2026: