Join The Center Square’s Publisher Chris Krug & Executive Editor Dan McCaleb they discuss the first federal lawsuit against Illinois’ gun ban and registry has been announced by the Illinois State Rifle Association. It follows two others that were filed in state court Tuesday. With a ruling on a temporary restraining order against Illinois’ gun ban expected before the end of the day Friday, each side of the issue says they’re confident they’ll prevail. With two different U.S. presidents being found in possession of classified documents, Illinois’ governor has different takes.

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Join The Center Square’s Publisher Chris Krug & Executive Editor Dan McCaleb they discuss the fact that the sale of certain semi-automatic guns and magazines is now prohibited in Illinois with a law Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Tuesday night. Gun-rights groups say they’ll see him and legislative leaders in court. With a new ban on certain guns now in place in Illinois, some have said they won’t comply. Gov. J.B. Pritzker has a message for law enforcement: Do your job or else. Gun-rights groups say the ban won’t last long. Prosecutors in a case involving Michael Madigan say they have wires of the former Illinois House speaker acknowledging operatives “made out like bandits” in a scheme involving utility ComEd.

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Join The Center Square’s Publisher Chris Krug & Executive Editor Dan McCaleb they take a look at the possible paths forward now that the Illinois Supreme Court has halted the cashless bail portion of the criminal justice legislation called the SAFE-T Act, many are wondering what happens next. Illinois lawmakers are back in Springfield for lame-duck session. The House introduced new members. Illinois lawmakers are moving forward with a proposed ban on future sales of certain semi-automatic guns and magazines with more than 12 rounds.

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Join The Center Square’s Illinois Reporter Greg Bishop as he takes a look at the top news stories in the state of Illinois in the year 2022 and what to expect out of Illinois in 2023.

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Join The Center Square’s Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & Publisher Chris Krug as they discuss the Illinois Census update. Civil disobedience? Enforcement of proposed Illinois gun ban questioned. Judge to determine what happens next with Illinois' SAFE-T Act.

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Join The Center Square’s Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & Illinois Reporter Greg Bishop as they discuss the testifying of opponents of proposed Illinois gun ban with more hearings expected. Financial impact from Illinois' no cash bail discussed. Illinois again leads nation in gun background checks. Illinois drivers can expect two gas tax increases in 2023.

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Join The Center Square’s Publisher Chris Krug and Executive Editor Dan McCaleb as they discuss: Gun Rights Groups Plan Lawsuits if Illinois Lawmakers Pass New Restrictions. Gun store owner: Proposed gun and magazine ban would make criminals of ordinary Illinoisans. Pritzker signs amendments to SAFE-T Act. Religious symbols from Christians, Jews, Satanists on display at Illinois State Capitol.

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Join The Center Square’s Publisher Chris Krug and Executive Editor Dan McCaleb as they discuss the Safe-T Act Amendments Include Denying Pretrial Release for Serious Crimes. Changes to issuing warrants for failing to appear in court also concerns opponents of SAFE-T Act. Amendment 1 could force changes to Illinois' SAFE-T Act police regulations.

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Join The Center Square’s Publisher Chris Krug and Executive Editor Dan McCaleb as they discuss the increase in cost of a Thanksgiving meal in Illinois. Record number of shoppers expected for Thanksgiving weekend. Three legislative session days remain before Illinois' no-cash bail enacts Jan. 1.

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Join The Center Square’s Publisher Chris Krug and Executive Editor Dan McCaleb as they discuss how some state lawmakers are urging action to address the scourge of fentanyl. Only ‘technical’ fixes to SAFE-T Act expected as Illinois lawmakers close first week of veto session. Illinois Amendment 1: Some waiting for certified tally while supporters claim victory.

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