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Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban, setting up likely appeal

Peter Hancock | Capitol News Illinois - November 10, 2024

In a 168-page opinion released Friday afternoon, Judge Stephen McGlynn sided with plaintiffs in the case who argued the assault-style weapons banned under the law are commonly used for legal purposes such as self-defense. #ban

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Court Mourns the Death of Judge James B. Zagel

Silence DoGood - July 16, 2023

Governor James R. Thompson appointed Zagel to several Illinois statewide responsibilities, including Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue... #jameszagel

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