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Illinois Sued as Wait for Mandatory Gun Owner Cards Stretches Months
by Chris EgerIllinois officials are named in a federal lawsuit filed this week by individuals who have been waiting months for mandated FOID cards, needed to own guns.
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2 bills filed to scrap Illinois Firearm Owner Identification system
by Chris EgerProposals have been introduced in both chambers of the Illinois legislature to repeal the mandate for the state's longstanding FOID requirements.
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Gov. Rauner signs diluted Illinois gun law tweak after original was amended
by Chris EgerIllinois Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a watered down measure that began life as a bill to strip gun rights from firearms owners due to stalking orders or protective orders from other states.
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State lawmaker moves to make it easier to refuse permits, seize guns
by Chris EgerA trio of bills in the Illinois Senate could led to more denials of Firearm Owners Identification Cards as well as mandate police remove firearms from those without one.
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State lawmaker seeks to open door for local assault weapon bans
by Chris EgerJust 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 EgerIn 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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