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Bill to criminalize some gun sales in Illinois awaits signature
by Chris EgerThe Democrat-led Illinois General Assembly sent a measure to Gov. Bruce Rauner creating a new felony charge for selling a gun or ammo in the state without a FOID card.
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Illinois gun violence restraining order bill moving forward
by Chris EgerA measure that will lead to the seizure of firearms from those believed to be a risk passed an important committee vote last week and gun rights advocates are moving to oppose it.
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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 banks torn over new concealed carry laws
by Chris EgerBanks across the Land of Lincoln are struggling to decide whether to allow legal concealed carry in their institutions under Illinois state law.
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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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