The city council approved the higher fines, which take effect in about 10 days.
Fines for handheld cell talk while driving to rise
February 12, 2009 (CHICAGO) The ticket for the offense is going up from the current $75 to $100.
And if you're involved in an accident while talking on a cell phone without a hands-free device, that fine is increasing to $500 from the current $200.