SPRINGFIELD – A single justice of the U.S. Supreme Court is now weighing whether to block Illinois’ assault weapons ban from being enforced while the case is being heard…
On the first full day of his second term, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday signed a bill banning the sale, distribution and manufacture of high-power assault weapons, .50 caliber rifles…
SPRINGFIELD – Some of the state’s leading law enforcement officials on Tuesday, Dec. 20 urged lawmakers to pass a statewide ban on high-power, high-capacity weapons, which they…
SPRINGFIELD – Victims and survivors of multiple mass shootings urged state lawmakers on Monday to pass a ban on assault weapons, arguing that communities throughout Illinois…
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House on Wednesday, May 12 passed a bill that would expand the scope of the Firearms Restraining Order Act and spread awareness of the law in law enforcement…
SPRINGFIELD – A bill that would ban the sale and manufacture of assault weapons in Illinois advanced out of the state House on Thursday and now awaits action in the Senate. The bill…
SPRINGFIELD – A legislative committee on Thursday heard more witnesses call for a ban on high-power, semi-automatic rifles and large-capacity magazines, but some experts said that…
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police announced Monday, July 18 they will start using a broader definition of what constitutes a “clear and present danger” when reviewing a…
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