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Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Illinois gun owners will keep a close watch on the state legislature the next 6 months.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  The Adams County Board is considering a resolution to put the issue of concealed carry on the November ballot.

Monday, April 23, 2012  A handful of McDonough County residents are now pursuing the same gun initiative that passed in Pike County, Illinois last month.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  Pike County, Illinois residents will vote on a concealed carry issue on March 20. The issue includes an ordinance to the Constitution Carry of Arms, which references guns and other weapons. Meanwhile, lawmakers in Springfield, Illinois are looking to pass similar gun legislation.

Monday, December 26, 2011  The deadline to object to a proposed conceal and carry initiative in Pike County, Illinois is Tuesday.

Thursday, December 08, 2011  Pike County men file petitions for a "constitutional carry of arms" ordinance with Pike County Clerk.