Rep. Carroll: New Bill to Strengthen Firearm Safety

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – New legislation introduced by state Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Buffalo Grove, would require gun owners to provide fingerprints when obtaining or renewing Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) cards. “Tragically, we now live in a time where gun...

Stuart to Host Coffee with Katie after Start of Session

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – As the new legislative session begins in Springfield, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is hosting Coffee with Katie on Sunday, Jan. 28 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Starbucks, located at 1077 Collinsville Crossing Blvd. in Collinsville. “I know...

Local Seniors Weigh In On State Issues at Yingling Forum

ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill.  – Forty-two local seniors joined state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, for his senior issues citizen advisory committee meeting on Thursday. “In addition to speaking about the various state programs and agencies offered to our aging community,...