Sunday Comic: Will Concealed Carry Be Good for Illinois?
Residents of our state will soon have the right to carry concealed weapons in public, but that doesn't mean safety is guaranteed.
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Sunday, February 10, 2013
Guns in Public Places: Where Do You Stand?
On Feb. 19 and Feb. 22, the state will stage public hearings to discuss a new concealed carry handgun law for Illinois.
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Guns in Public Places: Where Do You Stand?
On Feb. 19 and Feb. 22, the state will stage public hearings to discuss a new concealed carry handgun law for Illinois.
Gun control hearings will convene before an Illinois House committee later this month, says Speaker Mike Madigan, and there will be much talk about a new concealed carry law. One hearing will take place in Chicago on Feb. 22, at the Michael A. Bilandic Building in Chicago. The other will be in Springfield on Feb. 19 at the Capitol. “In light of events in recent months in Illinois and in other parts of the country, it’s appropriate and necessary that we give a full vetting to proposed state legislation on this matter," reads a statement from Madigan. "These hearings will provide an opportunity for gun-safety advocates, gun-rights supporters and members of the law enforcement community to offer their views and argue their cases to …
BUTCH
9:43 pm on Friday, February 15, 2013
@ J Ann Ammoland a mgr of bullets for WMD headed by Rabbi's and the NRA (kiddin) just Kosher Theologians. Killing Fields anywhere in Englewood W Englewood Marquette and Gage park! Tylenol scare of the 80's when a few people were poisoned and caused a nationwide recall and led to more riches and profits! Thanks for asking! more ›
Friday, January 25, 2013
Quigley Introduces Bill to Combat Flow of Illegal Guns
TRACE Act improves the ATF’s ability to identify the source of illicit guns and pursue gun traffickers, Quigley said.
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-5, Chicago) introduced the Trafficking Reduction and Criminal Enforcement Act Friday, which cracks down on the illegal gun market by improving gun tracking data. The bill also repeals the Tiahrt Amendments, which hamper law enforcement’s pursuit of criminals who buy and sell illegal guns. “The TRACE Act is the type of commonsense gun control reform we need to keep dangerous weapons out of the hands of dangerous people,” Quigley said in a prepared statement. “Our law enforcement officials face a sea of illegal weapons flooding our streets, but the TRACE Act will close the loopholes that allow criminals to obtain illicit guns and choke off the supply to traffickers.” For nearly a decade, Quigley said, the …
SonofJohn
10:06 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
Communist Party USA backs Obama gun grab, calls Second Amendment obsolete Is Quigley a commie? or just another Chicago chump politician that does not respect his oath of office. more ›
Friday, December 21, 2012
Gun Control: Where Does Your Congressman Stand?
Patch contacted 10 newly elected representatives to find out what they plan to do to help curb gun violence in our country in the wake of last week's mass killing in Newtown, CT. Those who actually wanted to discuss the issue say it's time for a change.
When members of the 113th Congress take their seats in January, one of the top items on their agenda very well could be a new look at federal gun control laws. In the wake of the Newtown, CT, tragedy of one week ago today, President Obama on Wednesday set a January deadline for his administration to "create concrete proposals" to curb gun violence in the United States. Obama also called on Congress to reinstate an assault weapons ban that expired in 2004 to "pursue the possibility of limiting high-capacity ammunition clips" and to "close a gun show loophole that allows people to purchase firearms from private dealers without a background check." What will come of this renewed debate is yet to be seen, but what is certain is that …
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Random and Disturbing Threats in the Chicago Area Follow Connecticut School Killings
Local threats emerge in wake of Newtown shooting, underscoring vulnerabilities and prompting discussions of gun control and guns for teachers.
As our nation's governors call for a moment of silence Friday morning in memory of the 20 students and seven adults killed Dec. 14 in Newtown, Conn., local police and school officials are seeking to reassure people that efforts to protect their children would be redoubled. Especially concerning are the newly discovered vulnerabilities and wave of outright threats to Chicago-area communities in the wake of the shootings. Parents and educators everywhere are talking about school security. Here's a glimpse of what's taken place this week. In Downers Grove, parents discovered that schoolhouse doors were unlocked and flooded the district with calls. The school district decided to lock the doors this week and install temporary buzzers. …
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Tim Race
10:15 am on Saturday, December 22, 2012
Mike I said nothing about outlawing guns. I just think we should start over without the right to bear arms. In 2008 Japan had 14 gun deaths, the UK had less than 100, and the US had 12,000. There clearly is more than one lunatic out there. You can't shoot someone without a gun. more ›
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Sunday Comic: A Child's Wish in a Violent World
A Christmas letter to Santa asks for something that is sadly impossible.
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Rudolph Bliefernick
3:12 pm on Monday, March 18, 2013
"After all, it was illegal to own a gun in the city of Chicago for 28 years" It's always been legal to own a long gun in Chicago. It's really amazing how many people think otherwise. more ›
William
12:15 pm on Sunday, May 12, 2013
Wow...change your name to delusional. So you think the guy on the right should say..."whoa buddy...I'm calling the police...you better be worried" Even the police don't agree with you. I'm calling you out, ignorance is not an excuse despite what the liberals are telling you. more ›