Evanston City Council unanimously passed an assault weapons ban tonight after three meetings filled with contention over the controversial proposal. The ordinance bans the possession, transfer, sale...

Evanston aldermen delayed voting on a proposed assault weapons ban Monday night as they took on three issues that have repeatedly sparked heated debate over the past few months. The ban was held for...

Evanston aldermen delayed their vote on a controversial assault weapons ban tonight, rescheduling it for next week. The proposed ordinance sparked emotional debate on both sides of the issue, drawing...

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn used his amendatory veto powers to send a concealed-carry bill back to state lawmakers on Tuesday, signaling an uncertain future for Evanston's proposed ban on assault weapons. Among...