Lawmakers To Roll Out Gun Safety Package
Following the Florida high school shooting that left 17 dead, Democrats in the Illinois House plan to take up a package of gun safety measures this week.
Despite Much Discussion, No Change To Illinois Gun Laws During Veto Session
After recent mass shootings, some Illinois lawmakers reacted by filing legislation that would tighten restrictions on guns. But the veto session is over and gun laws remain unchanged.
Bump Stock Ban Fails In Illinois House
The Illinois House on Thursday tried and failed to ban the gun modification known as a “bump stock.” The legislation was a response to the mass shooting in Las Vegas.
Bill To Ban ‘Bump Stocks’ Passes Committee, But Republicans Say It Goes Too Far
The Illinois House is advancing legislation to ban "bump stocks."
Gun Rights Group OK With Bump Stock Ban If Congress Makes Concessions
A central Illinois guns rights group says it is open to banning bump stocks, if Congress gives gun owners some other concessions.