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State lawmaker seeks to open door for local assault weapon bans

by Chris Eger

Just weeks after a federal appeals court upheld a city ordinance that prohibits firearms deemed to be assault weapons; an Illinois lawmaker is seeking the same allowance for other municipalities in the Land of Lincoln.

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Illinois governor calls for ban on ‘assault weapons,’ .50 caliber guns in response to ‘war’ on the streets (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

In the Land of Lincoln Gov. Pat Quinn is backing legislation to ban so-called assault weapons, large magazines, and .50 caliber rifles and cartridges to "save lives and protect communities."

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