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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.

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.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Fontana Unified School District police purchased 14 of the Colt LE6940 rifles last fall, and they were delivered the first week of December — a week before the Connecticut school shooting.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Illinois govenor presented award for efforts to prevent concealed carry in the state.

Sunday, November 18, 2012  The hunt gives people who are physically disabled a chance to get out and hunt.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  Should the state of Illinois ban assault weapons? That's the plan Gov. Pat Quinn proposed Tuesday. The Chicago Democrat used his amendatory veto power to call for changes in a bill related to in-state ammunition sales.

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

Saturday, December 13, 2008  Two WIU students face felony charges after loaded weapons were found in truck during routine traffic stop.