Morton Grove repeals handgun ban

The village of Morton Grove has voted 5-1 to repeal its ban on the possession of handguns.

The northern Chicago suburb was the first community in the country to enact such a ban in 1981. Village leaders said Monday that they had to amend the village's ordinance because of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision last month overturning a similar ban in Washington D.C.

That decision affirmed the right to keep guns for self defense in the home. Gun rights advocates have sued the village over its ban in federal court.

Patrick Kansoer is a plaintiff in the lawsuit. He says he's pleased with the vote but isn't sure it will affect his lawsuit.

Wilmette also has repealed its gun ban.