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Supreme Court won’t block Illinois’ assault weapons ban; challenge pending in lower courts

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Gov. J.B. Pritzker takes questions at a news conference Thursday in Springfield. Pritzker said he believes Illinois' assault weapons ban is constitutional as gun rights advocates prepare to challenge the law before the U.S. Supreme Court. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)

By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The U.S. Supreme Court issued two orders this week turning down requests to block enforcement of Illinois’ assault weapons ban while challenges to […]

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