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Illinois Supreme Court Upholds State’s Gun And Magazine Ban

Friday, August 11 by WROY-WRUL News

(The Center Square) – Illinois’ gun and magazine ban remains in place after being upheld by a split Illinois Supreme Court. The anticipated ruling in the case brought by state Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, was released Friday."First, we hold that the exemptions neither deny... Read More.

Investigation Continues Into Juveniles Shooting Individuals With Orbeez Gun

Monday, April 17 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi Police Department is investigating an incident that took place Friday afternoon involving 4 juveniles that range in age from 14-16, allegedly shooting several other juveniles using a toy gun that shoots “Orbeez”. Orbeez are a water based BB that are a rapid... Read More.

Gun Owners Rally In Springfield

Thursday, March 30 by WROY-WRUL News

(The Center Square) – Hundreds of gun owners lobbied their lawmakers Wednesday in Springfield, more than two months and a slew of lawsuits since Illinois enacted a ban on certain guns and magazines.During a rally at a convention center in Springfield, Illinois State Rifle... Read More.

Mistaken Identity Results in Officer Shot with BB Gun Sunday Morning in Norris City

Monday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

A case of mistaken identity resulted in a White County Sheriff’s Deputy being shot with a BB gun and the suspect’s subsequent arrest Sunday morning. According to authorities, 37 year old William Kyle Garrison of rural Norris City called law enforcement just before 9am... Read More.

Grayville Man Reports Stolen Gun

Tuesday, June 21 by Blake Seely

On Monday, at around 10pm, 59 year old Larry Judge made a report to the White County Sheriff's Department about his pistol being stolen from him. He described the pistol as a Heritage Rough Rider .22 caliber pistol, and that it has a blued... Read More.

Valinda Rowe of Illinois Carry Says Gun Buying Process Hamstrung with Unreasonable Delays

Wednesday, May 26 by Jc Tinsley

The demand for guns in Illinois skyrocketed in 2020, especially among first-time buyers.Valinda Rowe of Enfield is the spokeswoman for gun rights group Illinois Carry and she says fear of stronger gun laws is driving demand.The trouble is that the wait time for Firearm... Read More.

Rep. Niemerg Opposed to Yet Another Chicago Proposal: Taxing Ammo on Law-Abiding Gun Owners

Thursday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) re-confirmed today that he is opposed to a legislative proposal that would impose a 1 percent tax on Illinois gun owners when they purchase ammunition. The bill has been assigned to the Sales, Amusement, & Other Taxes Subcommittee of... Read More.

Congresswoman Mary Miller to Oppose Latest Federal Gun Control Measure – H.R. 8

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Washington, D.C. – On the heels of approving massive new restrictions on law enforcement that effectively “defund the police,” the far-left leaders of the House are now pushing additional, unenforceable gun control legislation that will only hurt law abiding citizens and won’t make... Read More.

State of Illinois Sees Revenues Increase for March; Gun Sales Up; Libertarians and Green Party Suing to Get on November Ballot

Friday, April 3 by Jc Tinsley

MARCH TAXES Even as part of the month the state was under a stay-at-home order imposed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the state still saw revenues increase by $174 million. The state’s non-partisan government forecasting group says that... Read More.

Bailey Encourages Constituents to Voice Opinion on Proposed Gun Sales Rules

Thursday, August 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State Representative Darren Bailey is encouraging constituents, including local gun dealers and what he calls Second Amendment defenders to express their opinions about proposed rules and regulations. The public comment period is currently under way on those newly proposed rules for gun sales issued... Read More.