Highland Park passes ban on assault weapons In a 6 to 1 vote, the Highland Park City Council enacted a ban on assault weapons Monday night, June 24, after nearly two hours of listening to almost 50 people voice their opinion, saying that the move to pre-empt home rule on assault weapons by Springfield legislators forced their hand. It was standing room only in the city council chamber, with gun-control advocates and pro-gun supporters ...
June 24, 2013 - Lake County News-Sun