Stava-Murray Hails Passage of Protect Illinois Communities Act

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, D-Downers Grove, passed legislation banning assault-style weapons, high-capacity magazines, and rapid-fire firearm modifications statewide Thursday, shortly after joining activists and advocates from across the state...

Harper Statement on Protect Illinois Communities Act

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the passage early Friday morning of the Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA), state Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, issued the following statement. “Last night, we made progress in promoting public safety in our state. The bill my...

Mayfield Celebrates Protect Illinois Communities Act

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, passed legislation banning assault-style weapons, high-capacity magazines, and rapid-fire firearm modifications statewide Thursday, shortly after joining activists and advocates from across the state who had...

Hirschauer-Backed Assault Weapons Ban Passes House

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A comprehensive proposal sponsored by state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, to prohibit the sale of assault weapons, among other gun safety regulations, was passed by the Illinois House of Representatives Thursday. “Losing a loved one to gun...