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As lawmakers prepare to return to Springfield later this month for their annual two-week fall veto session, advocates are pushing for a measure that would require law enforcement to take guns away from people hit with domestic violence orders of protection. In May, Democrats in the Illinois House passed a bill including that provision, but

Southern Illinois University Carbondale leaders are raising the university’s visibility and nurturing relationships with alumni, state officials, local schools and others during this week’s Saluki Takeover Tour: Springfield.

State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) announced Friday, Oct. 13, the launch of his inaugural “Southern Illinois Is Beautiful” photo contest.

Illinois state law is less than clear on how firearms should be surrendered – or forcibly taken by law enforcement if need be.

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CHICAGO – As lawmakers prepare to return to Springfield later this month for their annual two-week fall veto session, advocates are pushing for a measure that would require law enforcement

CHICAGO (Capitol News Illinois) - As lawmakers prepare to return to Springfield later this month for their annual two-week fall veto session, advocate...

CHICAGO — As lawmakers prepare to return to Springfield later this month for their annual two-week fall veto session, advocates are pushing for a measure that would require law enforcement

State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, said Illinois’ current order of protection process is “failing too many domestic violence survivors.”

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