Illinois debates effectiveness of racial profile data

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - A state law requiring police departments to keep statistics on the race of motorists they pull over is set to expire, and debate is underway about whether the 14-year-old program is effective or simply an expensive, burdensome task for officers. The landmark study to determine whether Illinois police engage in racial profiling on the roadways - a practice derisively described as combatting the offense of "driving while black" - was one of the major pieces of legislation achieved by former President Barack Obama when he served in the Illinois Senate...