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Illinois state lawmakers passed a series of sweeping gun-control measures yesterday in the wake of a nationwide call to action. But Governor Bruce Rauner…
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Big changes to Illinois' gun laws don't happen often. But a growing movement across the country appears to be resonating in the state's General Assembly.…
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The Illinois House has approved state licensing of firearms dealers and requiring that those buying assault-style weapons wait through a 72-hour "cooling…
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The gun debate continues at the Illinois state capitol. Sen. Ira Silverstein is targeting weapons like the AR-15, a popular semiautomatic rifle used in…
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After recent mass shootings, some Illinois lawmakers reacted by filing legislation that would tighten restrictions on guns. Fall veto session is over and…
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Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois is backing an effort to expand background checks for firearms.Duckworth is co-sponsoring legislation requiring…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois legislators are facing increasing pressure from law enforcement to crack down on repeat gun offenders who are blamed for…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed legislation to try to curb gun violence in Chicago by punishing people convicted of firearm…
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U.S. Senator Mark Kirk has gained an endorsement in his bid for re-election. It could help him win crucial votes from suburban moderates. But it might…
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Hillary Clinton invoked Abraham Lincoln today during a speech at the Old State Capitol in Springfield.That’s where Lincoln gave his famous “House Divided”…