Politics Illinois Gun Laws WTTW News | December 17, 2012, 11:26 am In the wake of the Newtown massacre, Gov. Quinn and Mayor Emanuel call for new gun laws in Illinois. Paris Schutz has more on where the law stands, and how it might change. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors File Attachments Handgun laws in Illinois.pdf Related Links Chicago Tribune article on Emanuel calls for assault weapons bans in Illinois, nationwide The Washington Post article on Connecticut gun laws among the nation’s strictest The Wall Street Journal article on Victims join NYC mayor, call for tougher gun laws Chicago Tribune article on Concealed carry: Court strikes down Illinois' ban Chicago Tonight article on Court Strikes Down Ban on Concealed Carry Tags Guns Rahm Emanuel Connecticut Pat Quinn Related Stories New Survey Finds Support for Gunshot Detection System — and Concerns, as Chicago Changes Course on Pilot Program State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke Outlines Case to Uphold Cook County Assault Weapons Ban Ahead of SCOTUS Arguments Chicago to Test New Gunshot Detection System in 6 South, West Side Districts: Johnson The Supreme Court Returns After a Busy Summer. Here’s What to Watch For Cook County Officials Award $4M to Suburban Groups Supporting Victims of Gun Violence Mayor Johnson Signs Executive Order Designed to Ban Purchases From Gun Dealers That Flout Laws Sign up for our morning newsletter to get all of our stories delivered to your mailbox each weekday. View the discussion thread.
