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.

New law aims to protect Illinois child influencers
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Illinois has become the first state to ensure child social media influencers are compensated. Lawmakers claim many parents were pocketing the money. Under the new law, children under the age of 16 will be entitled to a percentage of earnings.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs Firearm Industry Responsibility Act into law
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The governor says the new Firearm Industry Responsibility law will cut down on what he calls "unsafe marketing practices" by gun manufacturers, including targeting those under the age of 18 and promoting guns to use for paramilitary purposes. Anthony Ponce reports.

Illinois Republican goes off on state's assault weapons ban
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Republican Darren Bailey did not hold back after the Illinois Supreme Court ruled the state's assault weapons ban constitutional.

VP Harris addresses gun violence survivors, activists in Chicago
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Vice President Kamala Harris was in Chicago on Friday, delivering a powerful address to gun violence survivors and volunteer gun safety activists.

U.S. Attorney General appoints special counsel for Hunter Biden probe
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Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Friday he has appointed a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe, deepening the investigation of the president's son ahead of the 2024 election.

VP Kamala Harris returns to Chicago for gun violence conference

Vice President Kamala Harris was in Chicago on Friday, delivering a powerful address to gun violence survivors and volunteer gun safety activists.

Illinois Supreme Court upholds assault weapons ban
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The state Supreme Court issued its opinion regarding a lawsuit filed against Pritzker's ban on semiautomatic weapons in Illinois. With a 4-3 majority the justices found that the legislation is constitutional.

Kamala Harris to visit Chicago for gun violence conference
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Nonprofit Everytown for Gun Safety is hosting a conference Friday afternoon in Chicago and the U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will be in attendance. The event is scheduled for 1 p.m. at the McCormick Place.

Illinois Supreme Court to rule on assault weapons ban
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The State Supreme Court is expected to issue an opinion on the lawsuit challenging Illinois' semiautomatic weapons ban Friday morning. The lawsuit claims the ban violates Second Amendment rights.

Trump, others face new charges of trying to destroy evidence
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In the updated indictment, prosecutors claim Trump and two staffers tried to destroy security camera video before investigators could get it.