Illinois Senate overrides veto of Willamette bill...

On Wednesday, the Senate delivered a bipartisan 40-18 vote to override the governor's veto of SB 2161, which would protect citizens from local anti-gun ordinances if they use a firearm to defend themselves or their families. That legislation was inspired by the case of Wilmette resident Hale DeMar, who shot a burglar in his home with a handgun, despite the city's handgun ban. DeMar was charged with violating that ban.

Good news, to be sure, though removing the gun ban itself would be a better solution.