Should I bring my witnesses to court with me when I go to court

No, this is not something that can be resolved on your first court date. Bring an attorney.

Charged with a felony but would house arrest be considered for me?

House arrest is not a sentence. The gun makes it mandatory prison time if found guilty.

Am I going to have to turn myself in and go to jail?

An attorney can probably work it out for you without jail.

Do we need to hire a lawyer to take to the preliminary hearing?

Yes, he will need an attorney for his preliminary hearing. Which courthouse?

She will not violate you for being in the hospital if you have paperwork to prove it.

How much time is he facing? Is this probational? And when do I ask for house arrest for him

As charged the minimum is 21 years. He needs an attorney to negotiate with the state.

An attorney can do that for you at the Daley center.

How can I handle this ? What to expect when I land at O'Hare Airport?

You may or may not be arrestes at Ohare. Hire an attorney in advance and have someone available to post your bond.

It depends on the charge. A couple of months to a year for trial.

If I Withdraw my Guilty Plea on Remand can I get a harsher sentence then the one that I received after a finding of Guilt?

Yes, it is possible that you may receive a higher punishment.