Keep Your Kids From Texting And Driving By Doing This One Thing

5 Things You Need To Know Thursday - President Obama is giving fourth graders and their families free admission to national parks, budget costs mean less money for Rockford and more.

President Obama is announcing a new initiative to give all fourth graders and their families free admission to national parks.  (USA Today)

The budget proposed by Governor Rauner could mean a 50% cut in state funding for the City of Rockford. (My Stateline)

If you're a parent of a teenager and you worry about them texting and driving, the best way to break them of the habit is to practice what you preach. (CNN)

A new Dr. Suess book called, "What Pet Should I Get" is coming out on July 28th. (USA Today)