My fear is that if and when CCW comes to Illinois, it's in the form of a MAY ISSUE bill, where you have to prove a need. I believe in some states, you must also register your handguns, as well as provide a ballistic sample.
All of this of course makes it more difficult to get a permit, as well as easier to become a criminal if you don't jump through all the hoops correctly.
http://apps.carryconcealed.net/legal...state-laws.php