The Political system can not work unless people are informed and participate. Being up to date on state legislature can be daunting but laws being passed here in Illinois, Like the Illinois Assault Weapons Ban are important to be up to date on. To learn more about the Illinois legislature and its impact on local citizens, Dr. Kent Redfield, Professor Emeritus of Political Science with the University of Illinois- Springfield, appeared on the WTIM Morning show.

Federal and state legislature is being challenged for the Illinois Assault Weapons Ban. Concerned community members have brought their cases to local courts to see what can be done at a state level. Dr. Kent Redfield explains what the assault weapon ban will accomplish.

Illinois has a history of being amongst the states with more strict weapon policies. Dr. Redfield explains that the state constitutions do not hold the same power as the federal.

The U.S. Supreme Court makes the ultimate decision on the standards for the country. This means if change were to come from the Illinois Assault Weapons Ban it would have to be done through the federal level. There are currently four state cases filed as of now to overturn the ban.

Dr. Kent Redfield noted that being misinformed or knowing nothing at all will come at a detriment to the community. It will take community participation and effort to enact change from the state level. 

Dr. Kent Redfield appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show .