Why won't my key turn in the ignition?

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Got into my car and put the key into the ignition. It went in fine, but it was not turning. The brakes were very stiff and the steering wheel was stiff too. The shifter is in park, so I am not sure why its not allowing me to turn the key. When I put the key in it does make a dinging sound showing that the car recognizes a key was inserted.

How long has your 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo had this problem?

Just started