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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

IL: Gun Violence Prevention

Advocates are pushing Illinois lawmakers to pass
Advocacy groups push IL lawmakers to pass domestic violence firearms bill

Domestic violence and gun violence prevention advocates are urging the Illinois General Assembly to pass a bill to strengthen state laws protecting pe…

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This year Illinois lawmakers passed a bill ending life sentences without parole for people in Illinois who were under 21 when they were arrested. (Adobe Stock)
More work needed on juvenile justice reform

Advocates for juvenile justice reform recently gathered in Chicago to find ways to keep young people out of the criminal justice system. Herschella …

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In 2022, there were almost 4.5 million gun background checks in Illinois, the highest rate among the 50 states, according to FBI background check data. (megaflopp/Adobe Stock)
Illinois Legislature Approves Controversial Ban on Assault Weapons

Illinois has become the ninth state to approve a statewide ban on assault rifles and high-capacity ammunition magazines. On Tuesday, the Protect …

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A 2019 report from the Economic Policy Institute found teacher shortages were especially acute in higher-poverty schools. (Adobe Stock)
Union Leaders Push for More Support for Students', Teachers' Mental Health

As the nation processes the horrific shooting in Uvalde, where 19 children and two teachers were killed, teachers' unions across Illinois and America …

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<a href=The Chicago Police Department reported recovering 458 ghost guns in 2021, up from 139 in 2020. (Adobe Stock)">
IL Governor Signs Ban on 'Ghost Guns'

Illinois has a new law banning the sale and possession of "ghost guns," essentially untraceable firearms that are sold in kit-form online or at gun sh…

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According to the Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence, 58% of Illinois gun deaths in 2019 were homicides and 40% were suicides. (Guy Sagi/Adobe Stock)
Public Officials, Law Enforcement Want Gun-Safety Innovation

CHICAGO - Unsecured guns are among the top contributors to the nation's gun=violence epidemic, and a coalition of public officials and law …

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Illinois gets a grade of 'B+' for passing state gun-control legislation, according to the Giffords Law Center for Gun Violence Prevention. (Adobe Stock)  Illinois gets a grade of 'B+' for passing state gun-control legislation, according to the Giffords Law Center for Gun Violence Prevention. (Adobe Stock)
States Lead Push for Stricter Gun Control Laws

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois is part of the group of states leading the effort to pass what some see as sensible gun control legislation –…

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Current federal law bars people convicted of a felony from having a firearm. (satellitov/Pixabay)
Efforts Mount to Bar Gun Possession for Animal-Cruelty Convictions

By Lynne Peeples/Broadcast version by Mary Schuermann Reporting for the FairWarning-Illinois News Connection Collaboration SPRINGFIELD, Ill…

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One potential change to Chicago Police protocol is to avoid making arrests for minor offenses. (Pixabay)
Groups Call for More Reforms in Chicago Police Decree

CHICAGO – The public comment period for a consent decree to govern how Chicago Police officers use force and are held accountable ends today…

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Illinois is now one of 13 states with a “red flag” law on the books, which allows firearms to be temporarily confiscated when a judge determines people are dangerous to themselves or others. (Carrie Martinez/Twenty20)
Gun-Control Advocates: Rauner's Veto Chooses Profit Over Safety

CHICAGO – Gov. Bruce Rauner's latest announcement of his plans to veto a gun-dealer certification bill is causing some to accuse him of siding …

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About 38,000 Americans were killed with guns in 2016, according to federal statistics. (Peaceful Communities)
Advocates: Shootings Not Just About Mental Health

NORTHBROOK, Ill. – As the nation continues to react to the latest school massacre in Florida, anti-violence advocates have escalated their …

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The debate over the Second Amendment has been reignited after the mass shooting in Las Vegas. (cdc.gov)
Anti-Violence Groups Seeing Surge in Membership After Vegas

NORTHBROOK, Ill. -- As the country mourns the loss of life at the hands of a gunman in Las Vegas this month, and the debate rages about gun control…

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