IL: Gun Violence Prevention
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…
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 …
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 …
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 …
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…
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 …
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 –…
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…
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…
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 …
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 …
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…