Quinn: Concealed carry law must have limits

Dec. 12, 2012
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says his office will work with the General Assembly to fashion concealed carry legislation that protects public safety.

Illinois gun ban ruling sets stage for fight

Dec. 11, 2012
A federal court ruling tossing out Illinois' ban on concealed weapons might end the last such gun prohibition in the country, but not without a fight.

IL legislature divided on concealed carry law

Nov. 26, 2012
Illinois is the only state that doesn't allow concealed weapons. But the state legislature could vote to change that in the current veto session.

10 Ill. counties say they want concealed carry

Nov. 8, 2012
Residents in some rural counties have sent a message to Illinois lawmakers: Legalize the right to carry concealed weapons.Measures supporting concealed carry passed overwhelmingly in 10 counties where they were on Tuesday's ballot — Adams, Bond, Henry, McDonough, Mercer, Randolph, Rock Isl

Gun rights groups host meeting on Chicago's Northwest Side

Feb. 20, 2012
Gun rights advocates are conducting a town hall meeting in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood tonight. The Illinois Rifle Association and other gun rights groups are expected at the meeting.

Illinois is now the only state to ban concealed carry guns

Jul. 9, 2011
Illinois is now the only state in the union to ban people from carrying concealed weapons. Wisconsin's governor signed a law Friday allowing concealed carry.

Quinn: Don't expect concealed carry law anytime soon

Jun. 23, 2011
Illinois could soon become the only state in the nation that prohibits residents from carrying a concealed weapon - something Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn said Thursday is a good thing."

Illinois House rejects concealed carry

May. 5, 2011
Illinois lawmakers have defeated a plan that would allow residents to carry concealed guns. The 'concealed carry' measure needed 71 votes to pass the Illinois House of Representatives, but failed to reach that threshold as 32 lawmakers voted against the proposal on Thursday.Illinois is virtuall

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