Welch-Backed Effort to Reduce Gun Violence Signed into Law

HILLSIDE, Ill. –A measure backed by state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside aimed at curbing gun violence and saving lives be creating commonsense licensing standards for gun dealers was signed into law Thursday.  “This new law is an important step in the right...

Manley Applauds Signing of Gun Dealer Licensing Bill

ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – A measure backed by state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, aimed at curbing gun violence and saving lives be creating commonsense licensing standards for gun dealers was signed into law Thursday. “We are all aware of the alarmingly commonplace,...

Carroll to Push for Bipartisan Gun Safety, Tax Relief in New Term

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Buffalo Grove, called for bipartisanship over the next two years as he and fellow lawmakers took the oath of office and began a new legislative session Wednesday. Carroll will push to address the state’s most pressing...

Smith’s Gun Safety Reform Bill Becomes Law in 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Ill – State Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, helped pass bipartisan gun safety legislation to keep dangerous weapons out of the hands of those who pose an immediate danger to themselves or others. “Republicans and Democrats in the General Assembly worked...