concealed carry

State Gets Another Concealed-Carry Extension

Mike Moen — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:41:06 +0000

Illinois now has until July 22nd to enact a concealed-carry law. That's after the U.S. Supreme Court granted a request by the state Attorney General to push back the deadline.

Concealed-Carry Bill Might Need Changes

Amanda Vinicky — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:16:51 +0000

The sponsor of the concealed carry bill says it needs a minor fix amid concerns about transparency. The measure was drafted after a federal court ruled Illinois' concealed carry ban unconstitutional. It's still being reviewed by Governor Pat Quinn.

Concealed Carry Bill Sent To Illinois Governor

WNIJ — Fri, 31 May 2013 22:47:15 +0000

Governor Pat Quinn says he will “review” legislation allowing people to carry guns in public. The measure cleared the General Assembly Friday afternoon.

Illinois House Passes Gun Bill

Susan Stephens — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:10:40 +0000

The Illinois House approved a concealed carry plan today: Governor Pat Quinn calls the measure a "massive overreach."

Concealed Carry Measure Advances In Springfield

WNIJ — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:58:48 +0000

A measure that would allow people to carry weapons in public is advancing in the Illinois Senate. Gun owners would have to apply to the Illinois State Police. The department would then ask local law enforcement whether there was a reason someone should not be licensed. The measure would also ban weapons from schools, day care, casinos, and stadiums. Those restrictions prompted a quick response from NRA lobbyist Todd Vandermyde: