House posts constitutional amendments on remap, millionaires tax for hearings
Both amendments would also need to be approved by the Senate
constitutional amendments
Illinois Supreme Court hears arguments on a challenge to Illinois’ concealed carry law
The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments concerning a challenge to the constitutionality of concealed carry licenses and open carry bans.
Carbondale faces legal battle over protest restrictions outside abortion clinics
Carbondale’s repealed buffer zone ordinance faces a Supreme Court challenge that could impact protest laws nationwide.
Amid flurry of gun ban challenges, federal appeals court considers Cook County assault weapon law
A federal court is considering Cook County's assault weapon ban, with arguments that may impact Illinois’ broader gun restrictions.
Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban, setting up likely appeal
A federal judge ruled Illinois' assault weapons ban unconstitutional, allowing 30 days for a likely appeal by the state.
State wraps up case in challenge to assault weapons ban
A federal judge in East St. Louis will decide a case challenging Illinois' assault weapons ban.
Trial begins in challenge to assault weapons ban
A federal judge is hearing arguments challenging Illinois' assault weapons ban.
Federal judge declines to stay assault weapons ban ahead of Jan. 1 registration deadline
A Jan. 1 registration deadline for prohibitted guns appears poised to take effect as scheduled.
Advocates push for guns to be taken from domestic abusers when order of protection served
As lawmakers prepare to return to Springfield later this month for their annual two-week fall veto session, advocates are pushing ...
Senate Republicans offer ‘voter empowerment’ amendments
Republicans in the Illinois Senate have again introduced a package of proposed constitutional amendments that they argue would give voters ...
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