I almost hesitate to post this here. In the past anything asking for support to stop gun control in Illinois has lead to some less than helpful posts.
However, this approach is deadly. Neither the NRA nor the ISRA seem to be ready or able to take it on with full force. It is not National nor Statewide, so....

The first, which is called the "Safe Streets/Weapons Registration Ordinance” , claims to simply require the registration of all firearms and firearm owners in Cook County. http://www.isra.org/cook_county/12042007-beavers-registration-290841.html
As written, however, it is an outright ban of all firearms and ammunition. Even if you do not live in Cook County, this proposal will have a dramatic impact on you due to new restrictions on transporting firearms. Remember, O'Hare Airport is in Cook County.

The second proposed ordinance would amend the county's “Deadly Weapon Dealers Ordinance.”
http://www.isra.org/cook_county/12042007-suffredin-290839.html
It seeks to completely ban all gun shows within the county, and prohibits federally licensed dealers from operating within 10 miles of another federally licensed dealer or 1 mile of a park, church or school. This will not only prohibit new gun stores, but could wipe out most existing ones.

Illinois State Rifle Association http://www.isra.org/ has just gotten around to sending out a mailer about this. From my perspective, they have been very unorganized in this whole matter.

If these laws are passed, you can be sure they will be coming to a county near you soon! To voice opposition to these proposed laws, the only recourse is to call and leave a polite message http://www.co.cook.il.us/commissioners.htm

Oh, by the way. Cocking indicators will automatically make a gun illegal according to these laws.

Pete