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Also, if you're a non-resident, you are not required to have a FOID.

While you are inside the state lines, the gun cannot be loaded. The magazine can be and the magazine can be with the gun. If the gun is in the passenger area, it has to be locked. If the gun in the trunk, then the gun does not have to be locked. You can have a loaded gun in your house, apt., or hotel/motel for protection.

Right now, there is a BIG push to get the gun laws relaxed to allow concealed carry.

http://www.illinoiscarry.com/forum/