GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION – AN UPDATE By Joanna Williams (Thanks to Sara Knizhnik for her outstanding presentation at our May Meeting for much of the information in this article). Federal Since losing the majority in the US House, no Gun Safety Bills have been signed into law.  However, an Assault Weapons Ban was introduced in...Read More

MESSAGE FROM TERRA COSTA HOWARD – RE FAQ ABOUT ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN I am so proud that Illinois has passed the Protect Illinois Communities Act, a new gun safety law that will help keep assault weapons away from dangerous people. This new law, HB 5471, immediately bans the sale and distribution of assault weapons, high-capacity magazines,...Read More

HISTORIC ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN SIGNED INTO LAW. By Joanna Williams The historic assault weapons ban signed by Gov Pritzker Jan 10, 2023. What’s in the legislation?  The key details: Immediately ends the sale, delivery and purchase of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.  Included in the legislation is a comprehensive, detailed and updated list of the...Read More