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SPRINGFIELD — A bill that would set up the rules to allow concealed weapons to be carried in Illinois has emerged in the Illinois Senate and will get its first hearing today.

The measure would require a gun owner to get a special endorsement from the Chicago police in order to legally carry guns in the city. It also bans weapons from being carried while riding public trains and buses as well as in bars, hospitals, schools, casinos and private businesses that choose to prohibit weapons in their stores.

The paramaters on concealed carry remain a contentious issue that is sure to be challenged by gun rights supporters who want fewer restrictions.

Senate President John Cullerton, D-Chicago, hailed South Side Sen. Kwame Raoul, the sponsor, for forging the parameters of the legislation.
Concealed-carry legislation emerges in Springfield - chicagotribune.com


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[beenz]

SPRINGFIELD — A bill that would set up the rules to allow concealed weapons to be carried in Illinois has emerged in the Illinois Senate and will get its first hearing today.

The measure would require a gun owner to get a special endorsement from the Chicago police in order to legally carry guns in the city. It also bans weapons from being carried while riding public trains and buses as well as in bars, hospitals, schools, casinos and private businesses that choose to prohibit weapons in their stores.

The paramaters on concealed carry remain a contentious issue that is sure to be challenged by gun rights supporters who want fewer restrictions.

Senate President John Cullerton, D-Chicago, hailed South Side Sen. Kwame Raoul, the sponsor, for forging the parameters of the legislation.
Concealed-carry legislation emerges in Springfield - chicagotribune.com


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the only place in the US where you can't carry a gun. I'm getting a permit.

 

[How Sway?]

Medical marijuana bill passes Senate panel - News - Pekin Daily Times - Pekin, IL

^anyone hear about this

 

[Ooh Marty]

The McDonalds on Kedzie and Roosevelt is the worst. I was in line for 20 minutes to get a fukking snackwrap. h

I went there the other day thru the driver thru and was out within 3 minutes

Might depend on which day u go.

Of course the one in oak park down on madison is the best micky ds in the city

 

[the next guy]

Medical marijuana bill passes Senate panel - News - Pekin Daily Times - Pekin, IL

^anyone hear about this

Good.

 

[beenz]

I went there the other day thru the driver thru and was out within 3 minutes

Might depend on which day u go.

Of course the one in oak park down on madison is the best micky ds in the city

ur in oak park? that's where my parents stay. I am out there at least twice a week running.

btw, that mcdonald's u mentioned sucks. not cuz of the food, but it's always too crowded.

 

[beenz]

The McDonalds on Kedzie and Roosevelt is the worst. I was in line for 20 minutes to get a fukking snackwrap. h

man, anytime I see a crazy line for any fast food place in the city, I just bounce. I'm not waiting like that. this specifically goes for chipotle on 95th and western. can't even go in that joint, cuz there's damn near ALWAYS a line to the door.

 

[Ooh Marty]

ur in oak park? that's where my parents stay. I am out there at least twice a week running.

btw, that mcdonald's u mentioned sucks. not cuz of the food, but it's always too crowded.

yeah ive been staying in oak park for 3 1/2 years now. Which one?? The oak park one??? Yea its crowded all the time but they move quickly and the food is always fresh.

 

[ManBearPig]

Franklin Park KCFs >>>>>>>>>

i going all the way out there for chicken for now on.

 

[beenz]

yeah ive been staying in oak park for 3 1/2 years now. Which one?? The oak park one??? Yea its crowded all the time but they move quickly and the food is always fresh.

yeah I was referring to OP mcdonald's on madison near the police station.

anyways, did anyone take the train today? I ride the red line two times a week and I was wondering if it was better taking the red line on the green line tracks.

I'll be riding tomorrow. and unless I can't find parking, it shouldn't be inconvenient. I just gotta ride a few blocks down by king drive instead of getting on at my usual spot of 55th.

plus the southside of the red line was ridiculously slow. I'm glad it's closed. green line tracks out south move much faster anyways.

 

[606onit]

These CTA (Chi Metro/Public Trans) closures gonna get so many kids clapped.

Glad, I dont ride south of Roosevelt.

 

[the next guy]

Chicago school closings - chicagotribune.com

The Chicago Public Schools board heard from alderman, angry parents and community members as they prepared to vote on a slightly reduced slate of 50 school closings today.

Before the meeting began, Chicago Public Schools chief Barbara Byrd-Bennett withdrew the district’s recommendation to close four schools: Manierre Elementary School on the Near North Side, Mahalia Jackson Elementary School and Garvey Elementary School on the South Side and Ericson Elementary School on the West Side.

Forty-nine elementary schools and one high school program remain on the list. The district says it needs to close schools to address a looming $1 billion deficit and declining enrollment. (Follow live blog of the meeting HERE.)

Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis said before the meeting that she thinks Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who has lobbied for closings, had in mind all along that he wanted to shut down 50 schools.

 

[the next guy]

These CTA (Chi Metro/Public Trans) closures gonna get so many kids clapped.

Glad, I dont ride south of Roosevelt.

when the red line is shut down it will be good because they can't come downtown to cause crime

 

[jilla82]

Chicago school closings - chicagotribune.com

Im watching the hearings now...Common's mom just dropped the truth on all them folks protesting about the closings.

She essentially said the ratchetness is why middle class blacks are leaving the neighborhoods, and where were all these protesters over the years as these schools have been going to shyt.
also added that there are grown ass adults in these neighborhoods adding to the problem, so lets stop pretending its nobody's fault.