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At a rate of one every four days, a new legal challenge has arisen to Illinois' month-old ban on semiautomatic weapons

For all the fanfare and the legal rigmarole of Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons, it might come as a surprise to learn the legislation was titled "Insurance Code-Public Adjusters."

The ban on dozens of semiautomatic rifles and handguns took effect immediately, but enforcement is under scrutiny after a state court endorsed a temporary restraining order in a case led by a gun dealer.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- For all the fanfare and the legal rigmarole of Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons, it might come as a surprise to learn the

A look at the week's news from around Illinois

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Tex., and conservatives on Twitter blasted a Grammys performance as "Satanic" and "evil" after singer Sam Smith dressed as the Devil.

Thousands of bills have been introduced in the early going of the spring Illinois General Assembly session that is expected to resume Tuesday

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) -- A temporary restraining order that partially blocks Illinois' new assault weapons ban from being enforced...

A look at the week's news from around Illinois

Heres what you might have missed this week in Illinois government news.