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Push for increased regulations on Illinois gun stores defeated
by Chris EgerA proposal advocated by national and state gun control groups mandating local licensing, training and inspections on already legal gun stores tanked in the state House this week.
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Gabby Giffords starts gun control group in Illinois, promises gun dealer accountability
by Chris EgerIn conjunction with founding her sixth state franchise in as many months, the former lawmaker joined a new push last week to bring more regulation to gun stores in the Land of Lincoln.
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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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