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Tuesday, April 09, 2013  President Obama's gun control proposals have run into resistance on Capitol Hill, leaving their fate in doubt.

Monday, February 04, 2013  Quincy Alderman Mike Rein asked the city's corporation counsel to draft an ordinance that would authorize conceal carry within Quincy's city limits.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  The current debate on gun laws has created a rush to gun shops in the Tri-State area.

Monday, January 14, 2013  The NRA says it thinks Congress would likely prevent a new assault weapons ban.

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.