Moderators pressed Johnson about when he described defunding the police as an “actual, real political goal,” while Vallas was asked to explain comments about police being “handcuffed” amid an “utter breakdown of law and order.” Story by Quinn Myers
At the debate at UIC Tuesday, mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson said defunding the police is a political goal, but not his goal. Meanwhile, his opponent Paul Vallas denied he had said police were handcuffed and said he wants to restore proactive policing. Story by Emmanuel Camarillo
The leader of Illinois’ new gun-violence prevention office hadn’t ever been to Champaign-Urbana before Wednesday. But after moderating a two-hour discussion featuring local city staff, youth-development professionals and leaders of community organizations, Chris Patterson, assistant secretary of the Illinois Department of Human Services, has a far clearer picture. Story by Ethan Simmons for The News
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For years, people unfortunately felt the only answer to the widespread possession of powerful guns by criminals was to keep an eye out for escape exits when they were in public places. Now, people are coming to realize the right reforms can make everyone safer. Story by the CST Editorial Board for the Northwest Herald
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Victims and survivors of multiple mass shootings urged state lawmakers this week to pass a ban on assault weapons, arguing that communities throughout Illinois have felt the pain of deadly mass shootings. Story by Peter Hancock for The News Gazette
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The Glenview Community Church Faith In Action Team is teaming up with the League of Women Voters of Glenview-Glencoe to host a gun safety education fair, open to the public at the church after worship, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15. The fair’s purpose is to “provide awareness of groups in our
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I live in Winnetka, just a few miles down the road from Highland Park — the site of just one of many horrific mass shootings that have taken place in the U.S. this year. I wish I could say I was surprised when a mass murder occurred in my own community, but I was not.
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A needs assessment report produced by researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale has been completed and will assist city leaders as they determine how to direct resources to areas in the city most impacted by gun violence and employ evidence-based solutions. Story by Marilyn Halstead for The Southern Illinoisian
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