IL House Speaker To Quinn: Sign Concealed Carry

Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is urging Governor Pat Quinn to sign legislation allowing the carrying of concealed guns.  Madigan says a veto would be ineffective. The General Assembly approved a concealed carry law last month with enough votes to override any gubernatorial veto. Illinois is the last U.S. state to prohibit the public possession of concealed guns. A federal appeals court in December declared the ban unconstitutional. It must remedy the problem by July 9^th. Quinn has not said what position he'll take on the bill but has expressed concerns for strong restrictions on firearms. Madigan predicted Quinn would act in a way that benefits his re-election campaign in 2014. A Quinn spokeswoman did not immediately respond.