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Gun Lawsuit Update Courtesy of IRN

Monday, April 15 by Jc Tinsley

A plaintiff’s attorney suing Illinois over the state’s gun and magazine ban expects the case to go to trial on the merits in July.Illinois enacted a ban on more than 170 semi-automatic firearms, attachments and magazines over certain capacities in January 2023. Shortly after,... Read More.

Niemerg on Gun Ban

Wednesday, November 8 by WROY-WRUL News

State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) responded to the 2-1 split decision by a three-judge panel of the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to reverse a lower-court injunction imposed against the firearms restrictions in one set of cases. Several opponents to this gun ban, including Rep.... Read More.

Rowe, Bailey, Bryant Speak Out at Final Gun Ban Hearing Monday

Tuesday, November 7 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Radio Network contributed to this story. With litigation against Illinois’ gun ban still pending, despite Friday’s appeals court ruling upholding the law, some are looking for... Read More.

Severin Co-Sponsors Bill to Protect Private Data of Law-Abiding Gun Owners

Friday, October 6 by Jc Tinsley

As a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the firearms and magazine ban signed by Gov. Pritzker in January 2023 works through the judicial system, State Rep. Dave Severin is co-sponsoring legislation that would protect the private information of law-abiding gun owners. HB 4150... Read More.

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.

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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.