Illinois Files Brief in Gun Ban Challenge; Dems Rally at State Fair | Weekly Recap

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August 17th, 2025

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This week Greg Bishop talks with gun rights advocate Todd Vandermyde about the state’s latest filing defending Illinois’ gun ban in federal appeals court, and shares comments from a small business owner facing a $1,000 monthly utility increase alongside calls from the Illinois Freedom Caucus for lawmakers to return to address rising energy costs and more

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