Richard Madison Drunk Limo Driver: Cops Say Chauffeur Drove 23 High Schoolers To Prom While Drunk

Richard L. Madison, 54, was arrested under suspicion of driving 23 Oswego East High School students to prom under the influence. (Alamy)

It's usually adults who worry about kids drinking and driving on prom night ? not the other way around.

A suburban Chicago limo driver was charged with a DUI Saturday night after police say was driving recklessly with a vehicle full of teens, the Tribune reports.

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Richard Madison, 57, of suburban Palos Hills was arrested after some of the 23 prom-going teens in his limio called their parents because they were alarmed by Madison's driving, the Sun-Times reports.

Two off-duty police officers providing security for the Oswego East High School prom were alerted. The Tribune reports Madison was driving for Limos Alive Party Bus, according to the Dupage County Sheriff's Office.

The Daily Herald reports Madison faces two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and one count of reckless conduct stemming from his arrest Saturday night. Madison's bond hearing is scheduled for Sunday at the DuPage County Jail.

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• You Need To Have A Date

  This simply isn't true, no matter how much pressure you feel from your parents or your classmates about it. We all know it: having a date doesn't necessarily mean a more fun night -- and having fun should be exactly what prom is about. So stop stressing if you'd rather spend the night hanging out with a bunch of your best friends than worrying about an awkward date situation. You'll still be making awesome memories.

• Professional Photos Are The Only Way To Go

  The best kind of photographs aren't ones that are staged with cheesy photographers and cost an arm and a leg -- they're the ones you take of yourselves, laughing with friends and sharing in impromptu memories. Thanks to apps like Instagram, you can even take pictures on your cell phone and make them look professional and beautiful with a few simple clicks.

• Limos Are The Only Means Of Transportation

  There are a number of other ways to get to and from the prom without spending your entire allowance (and then some). Think outside of the box and don't rule out other transportation ideas like old-fashioned cars, <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/krystie-yandoli/5-reasons-im-glad-i-took-_b_2646740.html?utm_hp_ref=teen">school buses</a>, and even hitching a ride with friends or your parents.

• Promposals Are Required Of All Dates

  Promposals can be an adorable way to show someone you care about that you SERIOUSLY want to take them to prom, but they're not the only way to show your date how psyched you are to go with them. And if your potential date requires you to plan something so insanely over-the-top when you also have college applications and finals to worry about... well, they're probably not worthy to be your date in the first place. #sorrynotsorry

• Fancy Prom Attire Is A Must

  Dressing up to the nines and rocking tiaras, ball gowns and expensive tuxes isn't necessary when planning your prom attire. Everyone has their own style -- and you should use prom as an awesome excuse to embrace your own unique fashion sense. Also: the more comfortable you feel in the outfit you pick, the more fun you will have. Trust us.

• Everything Needs To Be Traditional

  Prom does not need to be one big, traditional experience based on annoying stereotypes and expectations from your parents. For example, instead of going with matching outfits and corsages, you and your date can explore other DIY options, and instead of going to a fancy dinner, you can head to a local diner with your whole gang.

• You Need To Spend A Lot Of Money

  In order to have a good prom experience, it's not necessary to spend a ton of money on, well,<em> anything</em>. Sometimes working with what you have -- and being creative about it -- can end up being way more fun and make for better memories.

• You Need To Fulfill Your Date's Romantic Expectations

  Whether you feel pressure from your date or you're putting pressure on yourself, it's easy to feel like there are romantic (or sexual) expectations at the after-prom party that you have to fulfill. This is where prom-related movies and TV shows have it 100% wrong: whether you go to the prom with someone you have feelings for, or someone you don't, it isn't a reason to do anything you don't feel comfortable or ready to do. Prom night is NOT the end-all-and-be-all of relationships. You have plenty of time to figure things out and prom probably will be way more fun if you take all of that other stuff off the table completely. If your date is cool, they'll understand. Trust us.

• Everyone Always Gets Along

  Usually at the end of a teen movie like "Mean Girls," there will be a prom scene that shows everyone in the entire school coming together and getting along for just one night. While all know it in the back of our minds, it's worth reminding ourselves: that's just NOT reality. And you know what? It's cool. Sometimes prom isn't about having some big revelation about high school and life -- it's just about dancing with your friends. Whatever.

• You NEED To Go

  One of the biggest misconceptions of all about prom is that you absolutely must go or you will be missing out on some life-changing memories. Here's the truth: If you don't want to go, you shouldn't feel like you have to. In fact, skipping prom isn't going to mean anything in the grand scheme of your life. It's really not a "right of passage" and if you know your life will feel less stressful staying home on prom night -- do it. You know what makes you happy (and doesn't) better than anyone else, so don't listen to anyone who tries to tell you that you <em>need</em> to participate.

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