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Parents Of Children Killed In Newtown Lobby For Gun Control In Illinois
The parents of three children killed at Sandy Hook School in Newton, Connecticut, stood with Governor Quinn today at the Thompson Center – in support of new legislation to ban the sale of high-capacity ammunition magazines in Illinois.
2 Investigators: Can 3D Printers Be Used To Make Untraceable Plastic Guns?
Imagine a gun that can’t be traced and can pass right through security without being detected. A Texas man announced last week that he’d made one using something called a 3D printer.
Illinois Senate Concealed Carry Proposal To Get Overhaul
Illinois Senate legislation touted as a compromise between Chicagoans weary of street violence and gun owners eager to legally carry concealed weapons elsewhere appears more restrictive than promised, according to a copy obtained by The Associated Press. It will be redrafted before it’s even filed, a spokeswoman said Monday.
Tempers Flare In Illinois House During Concealed Carry Debate
The difficulty over how lawmakers will craft a law allowing public possession of guns in Illinois has been clearly demonstrated on the House floor.
Quinn And Madigan Differ On Guns, Housing
Illinois voters got a peek Monday at what a 2014 gubernatorial primary might look like, as Gov. Pat Quinn and his potential toughest Democratic challenger played up their individual efforts to help the housing market bounce back and offered differing takes on the state’s concealed carry discussions.
Gun Control Advocates Call On Madigan To Appeal Concealed Carry
CHICAGO (CBS) — Gun control advocates are spending the day at the Thompson Center, speaking out against changing state law to allow people to carry concealed weapons, reports WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore. “As far […]
Quinn Talks Anti-Violence At Chicago Churches
Gov. Pat Quinn spent his second consecutive Sunday at Chicago houses of worship calling for more anti-violence efforts on city streets and the need for an assault weapons ban — pointing specifically to the recent shooting death of a 6-month-old girl.
Kelly: Money Didn’t Make The Difference In Election
Some say money bought her the race. CBS 2′s Derrick Blakely crunched the numbers on how much each vote cost the candidate.
Lawmakers Discuss Gun Control At Hearing In Chicago
The meeting comes on the heels of a legal victory for gun rights supporters who want the state to lift its ban on concealed carry of handguns.
Illinois Transit Agencies To Fight Against Guns On Buses, Trains
The state’s mass transit agencies say they are willing to go to the mat with the National Rifle Association over concealed guns aboard trains and buses.
Student Arrested For Bringing Gun To NW Side High School
A 15-year-old student was arrested Monday morning for trying to bring an unloaded handgun into a Northwest Side high school.
Hutchinson Dropping Out of 2nd District Race
One of the front runners to replace ex-Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. is leaving the race.
Student Killed Hours After Sister Attended President’s Speech
18-year-old Janay McFarlane was gunned down in suburban North Chicago, reports CBS 2′S Mike Puccinelli.
Emanuel Announces New Gun Legislation
Mayor Emanuel joined Superintendent Garry McCarthy and State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez in proposing higher and certain mandatory jail time for violent gun crimes.
Illinois And Indiana Law Enforcement To Hold Gun Summit
Illinois and Indiana law enforcement officers plan to team-up to go after gun-runners.
Cook County Commissioners Approve New Gun Control Measure
The Cook County Board has approved imposing fines of up to $2,000 on gun owners who fail to inform police if a gun is stolen, lost, or transferred to someone else.
Concealed Carry Prompts Lively Debate In Bronzeville
The likelihood of concealed-carry gun legislation in Illinois prompted lively debate Saturday at a “town hall” meeting in the near South Side Bronzeville neighborhood.
Expert: Mentally Ill No More Violent Than Anyone Else
Mental health care and treatment are being discussed as ways to prevent gun violence, but Lorrie Jones, head of the Illinois Division of Mental Health, says just because someone has a mental problem doesn’t mean he’s a homicidal maniac.
Anita Alvarez Faces Tough Questions On Rising Violence
Anita Alvarez is as frustrated as anyone else, claiming she’s doing the best she can, with what she has to work with.
Durbin Squares Off With NRA Boss On Capitol Hill
At one point, the hearing had to be gaveled to order when Durbin and National Rifle Association CEO Wayne LaPierre accused each other of missing the point on mandatory background checks for gun purchases.
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