Lawmakers clear path for assault weapon registration rules Some members record symbolic objection, saying rules are too vague and complicated.
Supreme Court lets Illinois keep ban on sale of some semiautomatic guns for now The high court denied an emergency request from people challenging the law, which bans so-called assault weapons. The law’s opponents had asked the court to put the law on hold while a court challenge continues.
Gun rights advocates are suing over Illinois’ weapons ban. Here’s what to know. SPRINGFIELD — In recent days, there has been a flurry of legal action aimed at a new assault weapons ban signed by Illinois Gov. JB