Gun Laws

In a city that has continually pushed for stricter gun laws, the Chicago Police Department has routinely failed to flag people whom it considers mentally unfit to legally carry a gun.

• By Ashley Hackett

Mayors across the state are subject to a state law that threatens harsh penalties for municipalities that attempt to pass any of their own restrictions on firearms.

• By Sarah Holder

Even when authorities know a gun has changed hands unlawfully, they often can't determine its ownership history.

• By Mick Dumke