Chicago leaders aim to tackle illegal gun crisis
Local leaders gathered to address ways to stop the flow of illegal guns into Illinois in the second of three forums designed to changed to reframe the discussion on gun violence.
Illinois judge allows concealed carry on CTA, Metra for some license holders
A federal judge in Rockford has ruled that Illinois’ ban on carrying firearms on public transportation is unconstitutional.
Chicago expands historic lawsuit against Glock
The City of Chicago expanded its lawsuit against Glock to include the gun manufacturer's parent company and two Chicago-area gun retailers.
Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to Illinois assault weapons ban
The Supreme Court sidestepped a new set of Second Amendment fights Tuesday, declining to hear a challenge to an assault weapons ban in Illinois and sending other gun cases back to lower courts.
Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to Illinois assault weapons ban
The Supreme Court sidestepped a new set of Second Amendment fights Tuesday, declining to hear a challenge to an assault weapons ban in Illinois and sending other gun cases back to lower courts.
Surgeon general declares gun violence in US a public health crisis
Dr. Vivek Murthy issued the advisory Tuesday outlining the "urgent threat firearm violence poses to the health and well-being of our country."
Supreme Court makes significant gun ruling
The United States Supreme Court on Friday issued a major ruling limiting gun rights for domestic abusers.
Bump stock ban struck down by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has struck down a nationwide ban on bump stocks, a gun accessory that helps semi-automatic weapons fire like machine guns. It was used in the nation's deadliest mass shooting.
Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on bump stocks
The Supreme Court on Friday struck down a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, a gun accessory that allows semi-automatic weapons to fire rapidly like machine guns and was used in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
Biden says he wants to ban assault weapons
President Biden said he signed the most significant gun laws in the past three decades.
Hunter Biden faces 25-sentence after guilty verdict in gun trial
Hunter Biden was found guilty on all three counts in his historic federal gun trial. Political Analyst Thom Serafin weighed in on the verdict and said that the president's son will likely avoid jail even though he faces up to 25 years in prison.
Cook County Sheriff's Office wants funding to remove guns from people who shouldn't own them
The Cook County Sheriff's Department said more than 112,000 Illinois residents have been declared too dangerous to own a gun. However, the state doesn't know if 84,000 of those people still have them.
Gun show loophole: White House issues new rule to expand background checks
The rule closes a loophole allowing guns to be sold each year by unlicensed dealers who don’t perform background checks on potential buyers legally banned from having a gun.
Chicago sues gunmaker Glock Inc. over easily convertible machine guns
The City of Chicago filed a lawsuit against Glock Inc. on Tuesday, blaming the gun manufacturer for facilitating the proliferation of illegal machine guns.
Chicago sues Glock, blaming gun manufacturer for increase of illegal machine guns
The city of Chicago filed a lawsuit against Glock, blaming the popular gun manufacturer for a rapid increase in illegal machine guns on the streets.
Cook County Sheriff raises awareness for 'red flag' laws
The Cook County Sheriff's Office is rolling out a new campaign to raise awareness about Illinois' "red flag" laws.
Illinois marks one-year anniversary of assault weapons ban in response to Highland Park massacre
Wednesday marked the one-year anniversary of Illinois’ ban on the sale of assault weapons.
Illinois marks one-year anniversary of assault weapons ban
Wednesday marked the one-year anniversary of Illinois? ban on the sale of assault weapons.
Illinois assault weapons ban: New year, new laws — what to know
With the calendar-page turning to 2024 on Monday came 320 new state laws that Illinois residents need to navigate.
Reaction to US Supreme Court upholding Illinois' assault weapons ban
The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to put on hold a new Illinois law that would ban high-power semiautomatic weapons like the one used in the mass killing of seven people at a 2022 parade in a Chicago suburb.