MattW Posted March 6, 2014 at 12:45 PM Share Posted March 6, 2014 at 12:45 PM I'm hoping today is the day for me. I applied on 1/2 and was approved on 2/28. I live in Mount Prospect (Northwest Suburb of Cook). Our mail delivery is absolutely horrible, I have sent test letters from my office when we moved into the house in December and they still have not showed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReaperWaterfowl Posted March 6, 2014 at 02:12 PM Share Posted March 6, 2014 at 02:12 PM Applied 1/5 with NO prints. Approved 3/5 and I'm from Hoffman Esates (NW burb of Chicago). I suspect the license will be here Saturday or Monday, assuming it made it into the mail this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted March 6, 2014 at 02:45 PM Share Posted March 6, 2014 at 02:45 PM I'm hopeful today is the day for those of us who applied on 1/4! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snashmcsd Posted March 6, 2014 at 02:55 PM Share Posted March 6, 2014 at 02:55 PM Aplued/paid in the first hour of 1/5 with fingerprints, still haven't moved from under review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F12Mahon Posted March 6, 2014 at 03:10 PM Share Posted March 6, 2014 at 03:10 PM Applied on 1/2/2014. Approved 3/1/2014. Recieved in city of Polo on 3/5/2014 while at IGOLD. Eugene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownButNotOut Posted March 6, 2014 at 03:18 PM Share Posted March 6, 2014 at 03:18 PM how is this happening? folks approved much later are getting their license in the mail before the ones approved earlier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spu69 Posted March 6, 2014 at 03:24 PM Share Posted March 6, 2014 at 03:24 PM how is this happening? folks approved much later are getting their license in the mail before the ones approved earlier? There is no rhyme or reason. I decided to just take a big deep breath, check my app once a day, and wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulAB Posted March 6, 2014 at 03:24 PM Share Posted March 6, 2014 at 03:24 PM @ Reaper... and snash.... I finished application at 12:08 am of 1/5/14 with prints. Still "under review". I am in Lake Co The only "rhyme and reason" that I can see to the timing and issuing of these licenses is that the instructor population applied early and are getting licensed first; no problem with that, but beyond that it seems as if its a random number generator that's making the licensing decision from day to day! prints/ no prints; higher number on app/ lower number on app; county location and even "status" online as under review/ approvedhave all received licenses in the mail or NOT on any given day. Methinks: its all a lottery after passing thru the initial 30 days, as far as final licensing goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Rat Posted March 6, 2014 at 03:27 PM Share Posted March 6, 2014 at 03:27 PM Well, they seem to be going in roughly chronological order based on submission date with a few people left behind. It's not completely random. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReaperWaterfowl Posted March 6, 2014 at 03:32 PM Share Posted March 6, 2014 at 03:32 PM (edited) @ Reaper... and snash.... I finished application at 12:08 am of 1/5/14 with prints. Still "under review". I am in Lake Co The only "rhyme and reason" that I can see to the timing and issuing of these licenses is that the instructor population applied early and are getting licensed first; no problem with that, but beyond that it seems as if its a random number generator that's making the licensing decision from day to day! prints/ no prints; higher number on app/ lower number on app; county location and even "status" online as under review/ approvedhave all received licenses in the mail or NOT on any given day. Methinks: its all a lottery after passing thru the initial 30 days, as far as final licensing goes. I was fully expecting to wait another month or two since I did not submit prints. If it helps, my permit # 5826. I'll update when I actually have the license in hand. But as far as why I'm approved before other who submitted prints, I have no idea Edit: Maybe it was faster for me since my prints are already in many different systems, so it wouldn't take long to find them/ approve them Edited March 6, 2014 at 03:34 PM by ReaperWaterfowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragsbo Posted March 6, 2014 at 03:38 PM Share Posted March 6, 2014 at 03:38 PM (edited) I applied on 1/5 with having started application earlier. No prints. Submitted it about 0800 that morning. Last night still under review (decided not to check until at least afternoon since they will have to be at work some time to change it). In Massac county (about as far south as you can get and not be in Kentucky). Wife (aka Ole Heifer) did hers same day and she is still under review too. Edit; my prints are in several systems too from military and DOE clearances. Should not be hard to find mine. I keep telling myself that you are dealing with this stupid state so common sense can't apply; but come on! Why are people in the same catagory not getting them at the same time????? NO REASON, just excuses. Yes, I am sick and tired of getting screwed by this state and the powers that wanna be. Wish I could get out of here! Edited March 6, 2014 at 03:40 PM by ragsbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemsu1 Posted March 6, 2014 at 05:03 PM Share Posted March 6, 2014 at 05:03 PM (edited) My guess is what the BG check comes up with. Squeeky clean, quickest/easiest first approvals. Anything comes up, slightly more thorough review. I know AZ is very similar. In AZ if nothing comes back on BG at all, you can have a permit in hand in 30 days. Those who have things come up, even if not disqualifiers can take months to get through the extra scrutiny. Just my guess though. This thread though is really suppose to be for announcing you have received your CCL in the mail. http://illinoiscarry...showtopic=46203 I have no explanation as to why once approved, getting them out the door time wise would be different unless that's on our lovely USPS. They may be batch mailing CCL's as well, not necessarily when they come off the line. Again, just guessing. Edited March 6, 2014 at 05:08 PM by mikemsu1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackhawk067 Posted March 6, 2014 at 05:06 PM Share Posted March 6, 2014 at 05:06 PM @ Reaper... and snash.... I finished application at 12:08 am of 1/5/14 with prints. Still "under review". I am in Lake Co The only "rhyme and reason" that I can see to the timing and issuing of these licenses is that the instructor population applied early and are getting licensed first; no problem with that, but beyond that it seems as if its a random number generator that's making the licensing decision from day to day! prints/ no prints; higher number on app/ lower number on app; county location and even "status" online as under review/ approvedhave all received licenses in the mail or NOT on any given day. Methinks: its all a lottery after passing thru the initial 30 days, as far as final licensing goes. I was fully expecting to wait another month or two since I did not submit prints. If it helps, my permit # 5826. I'll update when I actually have the license in hand. But as far as why I'm approved before other who submitted prints, I have no idea Edit: Maybe it was faster for me since my prints are already in many different systems, so it wouldn't take long to find them/ approve them Prints don't work like that. Otherwise, none of us would have submitted them. Either way, it was apparently a big waste of money for those of us who did submit them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbyjones0 Posted March 6, 2014 at 05:30 PM Share Posted March 6, 2014 at 05:30 PM The idea of the prints is that, if you submit prints, they are guaranteeing that they will be able to figure out who you are and approve you within 90 days. If you don't submit prints, they're saying that if they can't easily figure out who you are, they might need an extra 30 days. By submitting prints you are ensuring that you will have it in 90 days no matter what, but not that you will receive your app before anyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat-tire Posted March 6, 2014 at 05:41 PM Share Posted March 6, 2014 at 05:41 PM I'm hopeful today is the day for those of us who applied on 1/4!I certainly hope you are correct. I feel like Christmas keeps getting moved on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Guy 77 Posted March 6, 2014 at 06:07 PM Share Posted March 6, 2014 at 06:07 PM I'm I the only one, who submitted app on 1/23?! Smh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipp Jones Posted March 6, 2014 at 06:30 PM Share Posted March 6, 2014 at 06:30 PM Again, nothing in the mail today. Approved 2/28 DuPage Woodridge area My Utah and Fl permits were approved and received in less time.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted March 6, 2014 at 06:49 PM Share Posted March 6, 2014 at 06:49 PM Again, nothing in the mail today. Approved 2/28 DuPage Woodridge area My Utah and Fl permits were approved and received in less time.... Unbelievable... What day did you apply? 1/4 or 1/5? The only thing I could think of is the ISP didn't mail yours until Tuesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netechsys Posted March 6, 2014 at 06:55 PM Share Posted March 6, 2014 at 06:55 PM I just received mine in the mail Applied on 1/4, approved on 2/28, it was mailed on 3/4, and received it today 3/6. I live in DuPage / Willowbrook area.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTWalker Posted March 6, 2014 at 06:56 PM Share Posted March 6, 2014 at 06:56 PM UNREAL!!! Nothing again today. Approved Friday. Northern Cook County. This is getting old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted March 6, 2014 at 07:00 PM Share Posted March 6, 2014 at 07:00 PM I just received mine in the mail Applied on 1/4, approved on 2/28, it was mailed on 3/4, and received it today 3/6. I live in DuPage / Willowbrook area.. Congrats and thanks for the update. Still some hope for arrivals today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathias Posted March 6, 2014 at 07:16 PM Share Posted March 6, 2014 at 07:16 PM Got mine today. Submitted 1/3/14... approved 2/28/14 Sent in prints. Live in Metro-East, Edwardsville area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicahDog Posted March 6, 2014 at 07:25 PM Share Posted March 6, 2014 at 07:25 PM Still have not received mine. Submitted 1/5Approved 2/28 Plainfield area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat-tire Posted March 6, 2014 at 07:30 PM Share Posted March 6, 2014 at 07:30 PM This is getting ridiculous. I started app on 12/18, paid on 1/4, approved on 2/28 and...IT DIDN'T COME TODAY EITHER (live in Kane County). I guess there is always tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlJ Posted March 6, 2014 at 07:48 PM Share Posted March 6, 2014 at 07:48 PM (edited) Submit 1/5Approved 2/28Mail woman came, No permit today 3/6/14Steger, cook county Edited March 6, 2014 at 07:57 PM by KarlJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turningfinal Posted March 6, 2014 at 07:52 PM Share Posted March 6, 2014 at 07:52 PM My new guess is that they have been approving many more applicants than the printer can handle in a day? Could be a plausible reason why some applicants approved on 2/28 (myself included) have some postmarks dated 3/4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Rat Posted March 6, 2014 at 07:54 PM Share Posted March 6, 2014 at 07:54 PM (edited) Someone mentioned in another thread that there are still 2/28 approvals being mailed this afternoon. Edited March 6, 2014 at 07:54 PM by Dr. Rat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted March 6, 2014 at 07:57 PM Share Posted March 6, 2014 at 07:57 PM This is getting ridiculous. I started app on 12/18, paid on 1/4, approved on 2/28 and...IT DIDN'T COME TODAY EITHER (live in Kane County). I guess there is always tomorrow. Ugh! Bummer. I'll probably be joining you on the wait for Friday (then Saturday...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cola490 Posted March 6, 2014 at 07:58 PM Share Posted March 6, 2014 at 07:58 PM Again, nothing in the mail today. Approved 2/28 DuPage Woodridge area My Utah and Fl permits were approved and received in less time....Submit 1/5Approved 2/28Mail woman came, No permit today 3/6/14Lake County here, approved on 12/28, mails comes around. 4pm....still hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillR Posted March 6, 2014 at 07:59 PM Share Posted March 6, 2014 at 07:59 PM Submit 1/5 12AMApproved 2/28 6PMMail woman came, No permit today 3/6/14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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