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Yesterday at 10:10 AM  A Macon man, Levi Hillard, is charged with three counts of felony forgery for signing the false documents.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Missouri man challenges state's documentation process, stating privacy violations.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is trying to salvage the state's ban on concealed carry.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Exultant gun rights advocates, who long have argued that the Illinois ban violates the Second Amendment, are celebrating the ruling.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals announced Tuesday that lawmakers have 180 days to write a new law legalizing concealed carry.

Friday, April 27, 2012  With a permit, protesters at US party conventions in Charlotte, Tampa could carry guns

Thursday, December 08, 2011  UPDATE: New ruling releases Illinois State Police from FOID disclosures

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  Should the federal government force states to recognize such permits issued in other states where requirements may be less restrictive?

Wednesday, May 04, 2011  Poll:  Should Illinois residents be allowed to carry a concealed weapon?

Monday, April 04, 2011  Oregon medical marijuana users winning fight for right to hold concealed handgun permits

Monday, February 14, 2011  Before January 1, 2011 there was a more restrictive law on the books that allowed permits to be issued by the county sheriff at his or her discretion.

Wednesday, January 05, 2011  Sheriffs' offices across Iowa are seeing a surge in gun permit applications in the wake of a new state law that requires sheriffs under most circumstances to issue permits to carry concealed weapons.

Monday, January 03, 2011  New rules for gun permits have gone into effect in Iowa.

Thursday, February 19, 2009  House committee recommends concealed weapon law.

Friday, February 06, 2009  Some Illinois lawmakers are trying once again to give residents the right to carry concealed weapons. The proposed legislation would create the Family and Personal Protection Act.   It would let the state of Illinois issue permits to carry concealed firearms, but only after gun owners complete an extensive application process.