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Gun violence was the subject of a large Town Hall gathering at Rockford’s East High School Wednesday. The event was organized by students from several…
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In response to a nationwide call for tighter gun laws, the Illinois Senate Wednesday passed several measures. But so far Illinois has no new laws from…
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Following the Florida high school shooting that left 17 dead, Democrats in the Illinois House plan to take up a package of gun safety measures this…
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In 2011, Aaron Murray bought his first gun at a sporting goods store — a .40 caliber Beretta pistol. He and his wife were fixing up a foreclosed home in a…
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Judges will be encouraged to prescribe longer sentences for repeat gun offenders under a plan signed into law by Gov. Bruce Rauner. The idea is to help…
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A proposal meant to address Chicago’s gun violence is being met with some strong resistance from African-American lawmakers. The bill would lock up repeat…
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The Illinois Senate approved legislation meant to address record gun violence in Chicago.It's intended to push judges into imposing longer prison…
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Dozens of crosses line sidewalks near the MLK Commons. Each is adorned by a red heart, and the victim’s name and age.A number on each cross represents a…
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Chicago's top law enforcement officer says an Illinois Senate proposal to increase prison sentences for repeat gun offenders would help stanch the city's…
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The Chicago Police Department has unveiled new high-tech strategies and equipment for fighting crime as the city deals with increases in homicides and…