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Friday, May 03, 2013  The powerful gun rights lobby gathers in Houston this weekend for its annual convention and organizers anticipate a rollicking, Texas-sized party.

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

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.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Adams County Democrats have a positive attitude after the election results came in.

Saturday, August 25, 2012  Apple's $1 billion award in Samsung patents lawsuit could mean fewer smartphone options for consumers

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Donate your old band instrument to a music student in need.

Monday, July 02, 2012  Return of the old school: Mexicans elect party that ruled country for 71 years back to office

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Ironman creator taking victory lap across the U.S.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Loebsack and Archer to face each other in November.

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum declared that his strong Iowa showing means it's "game on" for the party's presidential nomination, and he's heading to New Hampshire for round two.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  Vice President Biden says Iraq's government can survive, and thrive, after American forces have left

Friday, October 21, 2011  Updated with video content: Gadhafi death amounts to victory for Obama's approach, but little impact likely on election

Saturday, October 08, 2011  "Thumbs up, 'V' for Victory," a memoir about CoMo, is now available

Wednesday, April 27, 2011  Judicial experts say that a California federal judge's sexual orientation, as well as the fact he is partnered, is a non-issue in the judge's ruling on Prop 8

Thursday, January 21, 2010  Also appearing in the debate were Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias (jeh-NOO'-lee-ehs) and Chicago Urban League chief Cheryle Jackson.