Appeals court upholds Illinois’ ban on assault weapons, high-capacity magazines
The ban was upheld in a 2-1 ruling.
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Glock ban, prescription drug board among measures that stall in final days
Stalled bills are expected to be negotiated throughout the summer and could move forward later this year.
Ticket bot bill, Glock ban, e-bikes still up in the air as lawmakers near May 31
Outside of the three most publicized issues — Bears, the budget and BUILD — lawmakers continue to tinker and negotiate ...
Illinois lawmakers considering ban on guns like Glocks
Supporters of the bill say Glock’s design is easily modified into an automatic weapon.
Gun rights groups ask U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Cook County assault weapons ban
A national gun rights organization is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Cook County's assault weapons ban.
Pritzker signs bills addressing gun storage, tracing of firearms
Illinois adopts tougher gun laws while courts grow increasingly skeptical.
Despite setbacks, gun rights groups continue push to overturn Illinois assault weapons ban
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals is once again considering a challenge to the state’s assault weapons ban.
Accused Highland Park shooter pleads guilty
Robert Crimo III was accused of killing seven people and injuring dozens more in 2022 shooting. That killing spree led ...
Appeals court keeps Illinois’ assault weapons ban in place
Illinois’ assault weapons ban will remain in place, at least until a federal appeals court hears full arguments challenging a ...
State wraps up case in challenge to assault weapons ban
A federal judge in East St. Louis will decide a case challenging Illinois' assault weapons ban.
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