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Concealed carry law has its flaws

By Timothy Ritter | January 22, 2014

Timothy RitterResident of MaltaEditorial Board,You noted with enthusiasm that conceal carry will not be allowed in public parks. As you said, why should anyone bring gun to a park? After all, it’s a place for kids to play, not a place for violence.I...

Students see benefits in conceal carry law

Students see benefits in conceal carry law

By Newell Miaw | March 17, 2013

Students may soon be allowed to pack concealed heat off campus. A 2012 Supreme Court ruling deemed the Illinois ban on concealed carry unconstitutional. The repercussions of this action mean Illinois lawmakers have until June 9 to implement regulations...

NIU reflects on conceal carry proposals

By Logan Love | March 5, 2013

Illinois citizens are facing conceal and carry proposals in the wake of a federal court ruling. Darren Mitchell, acting chief of the NIU Police Department, said the department is paying attention to what is happening in regard to conceal and carry and...