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Chicago's tough new gun ordinance goes into effect

An ordinance allowing Chicago residents to own handguns took effect Monday, two weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court made the city's outright ban unenforceable — but people may still be four months and a couple hundred dollars away from actually having one legally.

Lawsuit filed against Chicago's new gun laws

Four Chicago residents and a gun sellers group have sued the city over a tough new gun control ordinance put in place after the U.S. Supreme Court made a decades-old firearms ban unenforceable.

New Poll Reveals Americans Oppose Gun Regulation By Cities

As the Supreme Court hears arguments in a case that aims to overturn the Chicago handgun ban, a new Rasmussen poll has revealed that an overwhelming majority of Americans believe that cities have no right to impose similar bans.

Special Report: Bloomberg reloads in push for gun control - Reuters

Special Report: Bloomberg reloads in push for gun control Reuters New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino will be sitting on a couch touting an issue most politicians avoid like the plague: gun control. The two mayors, whose local teams face off in the big game, are making the pitch for Mayors ... and more »

Political factors pushing new gun grab - WQAD

Political factors pushing new gun grab WQAD If passed these laws would force us to leave the state," says Armalite owner Mark Westrom. Some Chicago area legislators want to ban all semi-automatic firearms, as well as 50 caliber rifles, and if they get their way Armalite will almost certainly ... and more »