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Gun Laws

News about gun control laws, such as background checks and assault weapons bans, as states try to balance Second Amendment rights amid mass shootings and gun violence in the U.S.

Naperville gun dealer appeals to US Supreme Court to lift assault weapon ban
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Naperville gun dealer appeals to US Supreme Court to lift assault weapon ban

August 13, 2023 9:21pm CDT
Pritzker signs law holding gun manufacturers liable for marketing practices

Pritzker signs law holding gun manufacturers liable for marketing practices

The day after the Illinois Supreme Court upheld the state's ban on semi-automatic weapons, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed another anti-gun bill into law.

August 13, 2023 7:37pm CDT
Illinois Republican goes off on state's assault weapons ban
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Illinois Republican goes off on state's assault weapons ban

August 11, 2023 6:09pm CDT
Illinois assault weapons ban is constitutional: Can the ruling be challenged?
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Illinois assault weapons ban is constitutional: Can the ruling be challenged?

August 11, 2023 4:36pm CDT
Illinois Supreme Court upholds assault weapons ban
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Illinois Supreme Court upholds assault weapons ban

August 11, 2023 10:19am CDT
Kamala Harris to visit Chicago for gun violence conference
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Kamala Harris to visit Chicago for gun violence conference

August 11, 2023 9:45am CDT
Illinois Supreme Court finds assault weapons ban constitutional

Illinois Supreme Court finds assault weapons ban constitutional

The state Supreme Court upheld the legislation banning assault weapons in Illinois Friday.

August 11, 2023 9:12am CDT
Illinois Supreme Court to rule on assault weapons ban
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Illinois Supreme Court to rule on assault weapons ban

August 11, 2023 6:50am CDT
Illinois Supreme Court to rule Friday on state's assault weapons ban constitutionality

Illinois Supreme Court to rule Friday on state's assault weapons ban constitutionality

The Illinois Supreme Court is expected to rule Friday on the constitutionality of the state's assault weapons ban.

August 10, 2023 4:45pm CDT
Illinois Supreme Court to rule Friday on state's assault weapons ban constitutionality
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Illinois Supreme Court to rule Friday on state's assault weapons ban constitutionality

August 10, 2023 4:21pm CDT
Illinois expected to become 8th state to allow lawsuits against gunmakers who advertise to kids

Illinois expected to become 8th state to allow lawsuits against gunmakers who advertise to kids

Illinois is expected to become the eighth state to pass a law that allows lawsuits against gunmakers and distributors for advertising firearms in a way that appeals to children or entices people to use weapons illegally. 

August 7, 2023 4:55pm CDT
Illinois expected to allow lawsuits against gunmakers who advertise to kids
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Illinois expected to allow lawsuits against gunmakers who advertise to kids

August 7, 2023 4:45pm CDT
Illinois lawmakers approve bill that increases legal risk for firearms industry

Illinois lawmakers approve bill that increases legal risk for firearms industry

The firearms industry, including gun sellers, could be sued for alleged violations of Illinois law including marketing to young people under legislation Illinois state senators approved Thursday.

May 18, 2023 8:02pm CDT
Illinois bill restricting gun marketing moves forward for further debate
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Illinois bill restricting gun marketing moves forward for further debate

May 17, 2023 9:12pm CDT
Illinois bill restricting gun marketing moves forward in state Senate for further debate
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Illinois bill restricting gun marketing moves forward in state Senate for further debate

May 17, 2023 6:06pm CDT
Supreme Court will not put Illinois gun law on hold while court challenge continues

Supreme Court will not put Illinois gun law on hold while court challenge continues

The Supreme Court said Wednesday that Illinois can, for now, keep in place a new law that bars the sale of certain semi-automatic guns and large-capacity magazines.

May 17, 2023 10:46am CDT
Illinois Supreme Court deliberates constitutionality of state's assault weapons ban

Illinois Supreme Court deliberates constitutionality of state's assault weapons ban

The ban prohibits the manufacture, distribution and possession of more than 190 types of assault rifles.

May 16, 2023 4:34pm CDT
Moms rally in Springfield, urging swift passage of gun safety legislation: 'it's about accountability'

Moms rally in Springfield, urging swift passage of gun safety legislation: 'it's about accountability'

Moms Demand Action want to see bills focused on blocking access to guns for people with domestic violence backgrounds and improving clearance rates for unsolved shootings.

May 16, 2023 4:25pm CDT
Illinois Supreme Court weighs arguments in controversial assault weapons ban case
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Illinois Supreme Court weighs arguments in controversial assault weapons ban case

May 16, 2023 4:18pm CDT
Chicago moms lead charge for gun safety in Springfield
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Chicago moms lead charge for gun safety in Springfield

May 16, 2023 4:15pm CDT
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