Tag: firearms

Champaign County to provide free gun locks and safes as part of new firearms safety initiative

URBANA – Champaign County is launching a new grant-funded program, which will provide free gun locks and safes for residents. The county has been awarded a grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health to enhance public health and safety through firearm safe storage solutions and education on firearms restraining orders, according to a news

Advocates push for guns to be taken from domestic abusers when order of protection served

Bill named for Chicago domestic violence victim allegedly shot and killed by husband this summer.

New State Police rules for assault weapons permits will take effect Oct. 1

People who owned banned weapons before new law must apply for FOID endorsement.

Illinois to ban advertising for guns allegedly marketed to kids and militants

Attorney General Kwame Raoul would make Illinois the eighth state to allow lawsuits against firearms manufacturers or distributors. The plan is part of ongoing efforts by Democratic lawmakers who control the Statehouse to eliminate gun violence.