CHICAGO — Illinois officials will begin accepting applications today from people who want to carry concealed weapons, but it could be months before anyone will be allowed to possess the firearms.

SPRINGFIELD — In a quick reversal, the Quinn administration said Tuesday it will begin accepting paper applications for concealed weapon permits beginning in July. Just days after saying the Illinois ...

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois State Police announced that an alternative application option to apply for a concealed carry license (CCL) is available for individuals without computer access. Applicants can ...

CHICAGO (AP) — About 4,500 concealed carry permit requests were submitted on the first day that Illinois' online application system was open to the public, officials said Monday. The applications ...