Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Tri-State area

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Update: Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has filed a motion with the U.S. Court of Appeals seeking a 30-day delay of a mandate for the state to enact a concealed gun carry law.

Friday, May 31, 2013  The Illinois Senate has approved a bill to become the last state in the nation to allow the carrying of concealed guns.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Proposed amendment would insure protected gun rights of Missourians.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Illinois' Attorney wants more time to decide whether to fight back against a court mandated conceal carry ban for the state.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Gun shop owners say their customers are reporting having to wait 10 to 15 weeks for a card that is supposed to be in their hands in 30 days or less.

Friday, February 22, 2013  It's important to know the differences from state to state.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  As the gun control debate heats up, a group of Missouri Sheriffs say they won't enforce any new gun control proposals they see as violating the Second Amendment.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  A suburban New York newspaper has hired armed guards to protect staff following its publication of a list of residents with pistol permits.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  Holiday shoppers weren't just interested in buying the hottest electronics and toys this year.

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

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

Thursday, November 24, 2011  Tough politics for Obama on guns as 2012 election approaches

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

Wednesday, September 15, 2010  Illinois is getting a federal grant to improve its participation in a national system of background checks for would-be gun owners.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009  Do strict local and state gun control laws violate the Second Amendment?