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State lawmaker seeks to open door for local assault weapon bans

by Chris Eger

Just 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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Cook County calls for ballot referendum on assault weapon ban, universal background checks (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

Wednesday the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved a ballot referendum to ask voters their feelings on universal background checks and an assault weapon ban.

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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 Eger

In 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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BREAKING: Illinois Gov. Quinn uses amendatory veto power, rewrites concealed carry bill (VIDEO)

by S.H. Blannelberry

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn invokes his amendatory veto power to modify the General Assembly's concealed carry legislation. Are his changes for the better or for the worse?

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