Police: Man Brings Concealed Gun, Drugs Into Lake View Bar

A man has been arrested after he attempted to use counterfeit money at Will's Northwoods Inn, 3030 N. Racine Ave., according to DNAinfo. The man was also found to be in possession of a concealed gun, marijuana and a white powder that police suspect to be cocaine. Police found that the man, who is reportedly a convicted felon, also had a shotgun and a rifle in his car. He will be receiving felony charges. 

Police were called to the bar after the man tried to pay for his drinks with a counterfeit $20 bill, and reportedly said "I have weed" when the police arrived, according to DNAinfo. The man did not display his gun at the bar. 

While concealed carry is now legal in Illinois, people cannot apply for the required license until Jan. 5. It is also illegal to have concealed weapons in establishments that make over 50 percent of their income from alcohol.

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