Quick hits: Naperville bans assault weapon sales; West Nile detected in downstate mosquitoes

Naperville bans assault weapon salesAn Illinois community is banning the sale of assault weapons.With a large crowd on hand featuring opinions on b...

August 18, 2022
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Naperville bans assault weapon salesAn Illinois community is banning the sale of assault weapons.With a large crowd on hand featuring opinions on both sides of the issue, the Naperville city council Tuesday voted 8-1 in favor of the ban. The ban does not affect the sales of the weapons to law enforcement agencies and police officers.West Nile detected in downstate mosquitoesWest Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in downstate Illinois. The Jackson County Health Department reports the first batch to test positive was collected Tuesday near Murphysboro.

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