Firearms Trade Association sues Illinois AG Kwame Raoul over new gun law

The National Shooting Sports Foundation has filed a lawsuit against Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, challenging the constitutionality of a recently signed law that allows the prosecution of gun manufacturers for specific marketing practices.

4-H, FFA events now count as school attendance
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The state is making it easier for students to participate in two of the largest extracurricular clubs, 4-H and Future Farmers of America.

Another Trump indictment possible today
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All eyes are on Georgia, where prosecutors are gearing up to issue a fourth round of criminal charges against former President Donald Trump.

Legal troubles mounting for Hunter Biden
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Attorney General Merrick Garland announced a special counsel into President Biden's son on Friday

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.