News Aurora gunman’s license was revoked, but he kept his gun. That’s the norm in Illinois February 19, 2019February 19, 2019 Aamer Madhani, USA TODAY Comments Off on Aurora gunman’s license was revoked, but he kept his gun. That’s the norm in Illinois Fewer than half of Illinois gun owners who lose their licenses prove to authorities they no longer own firearms. Police don't do much about it.