Madigan-backed bill on carrying concealed guns sails through House

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House overwhelmingly moved Friday to end the state's prohibition on carrying concealed guns in a vote gun-rights advocates predicted would lower crime rates despite warnings from critics the bill is "dangerous."

• Ealy found guilty in Burger King strangulation case

  A Lake County jury has convicted James Ealy of strangling his former boss during a 2006 robbery at the north suburban Burger King restaurant where he once worked.

• Aldermen grill Rahm aides over parking-meter deal
• City revokes Congress Theater’s liquor license; owner vows to appeal
  Updated: 2013-05-24 20:52:20
• Two shot near Roosevelt Red Line station
• CPS vows to keep tabs on all 12,700 kids sent to new schools due to closings
  Updated: 2013-05-24 20:55:11