A federal appeals court has struck down an Illinois law banning guns . Rep . Pat Quinn says people in the state want Illinois to put public safety first . If the law were a superior idea , other states would have adopted it , a judge writes . Another potentially history - making Supreme Court decision is certain .
A federal appeals court has struck down an Illinois law restricting guns . Gov . Pat Quinn said people in the state want officials to put public safety first . If the law were a superior idea , other states would have adopted it , a judge writes . Another potentially history-making Supreme Court appeal is certain .