People charged with their first weapon-related offense could soon have the ability to apply for a FOID card while they ...

Unaware of Illinois’ gun laws, she didn’t have a FOID card or concealed carry license. “It was just to protect me and my daughter,” said Phillips, a 26-year-old single mother.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A bill on Gov. JB Pritzker's desk could improve public safety while addressing the state's appeals process for FOID card decisions. Sponsors said the plan will provide ...

During the pandemic, staffing ranged between 17 and 28 employees dedicated to FOID card application processing, in addition to temporary contractors, the state police said.

Unaware of Illinois’ gun laws, she didn’t have a FOID card or concealed carry license. Shamyia Phillips stands in Palmer Park in Chicago on June 13, 2025.

Audit finds ISP noncompliance with FOID rules Illinois State Police did not comply with the requirements of the Firearm Owner’s Identification Card Act, according to an Illinois Auditor General ...

Unaware of Illinois’ gun laws, she didn’t have a FOID card or concealed carry license. “It was just to protect me and my daughter,” said Phillips, a 26-year-old single mother.

Governor JB Pritzker signed a variety of bills, including changes to the Illinois Medicaid program, an expedited FOID card ...