Illinois has a few extra steps for becoming a gun owner vs other states, but there are no special or extra steps if you live in Chicago or Cook County. Before 2013, Chicago used to have a Chicago Firearm Permit process, but that is now gone, and the gun registration is also gone.
FOID renewals are processed within 60 business days. New FOID applications are processed within 30 calendar days. Please allow up to 10 additional days for printing and mailing before inquiring about your card.
(c) Possession of a valid firearm control card allows a licensee or employee to carry a firearm not otherwise prohibited by law while the licensee or employee is engaged in the performance of the licensee's or employee's duties or while the licensee or employee is commuting directly to or from the licensee's or ...
When can I renew my FOID card? A FOID cardholder may renew their FOID card up to 180 days in advance of the expiration date.
The circumstances depend whether it's a felony or a misdemeanor. Illinois law is in line with federal law in stating you can't get a FOID card if you have either a felony conviction or a domestic violence offense on your record.
Your FOID card can be renewed through the online method at our website or at one of our four self-service kiosks in: Troop 3/District 5,Lockport; Troop 6/District 9,Springfield; Troop 8/District 11,Collinsville; or, Troop 10/District 13, Du Quoin.
Some licenses have started to expire already so be prepared to renew your Illinois Concealed Carry License. An expired ICCL requires a 16 hour class. In order to renew, you will have to have taken the Illinois Concealed Carry Renewal Class (3 hours).