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Lt. Gov. looks to move concealed-carry forward

Updated: January 24, 2013
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SPRINGFIELD -- Time is running out for state lawmakers to legalize concealed-carry, so our Lieutenant Governor hopes to speed things up. Sheila Simon is starting a working group of lawmakers to discuss firearms.

She says the group will focus on passing a concealed-carry law. Her goal is to bridge the gap between the two political parties. Illinois has until May to pass a law.

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