Chicago suffers through dozens of shootings each weekend with little media notice, yet when police shoot one man who was trying to murder them, suddenly, it’s a national story. At least 43 people were shot in Chicago over the weekend, including at least four children. Seven people were killed, bringing Chicago’s total number of homicides […]
The Lake County state’s attorney, joined by local and state officials, announced a new “violence reduction plan” Tuesday afternoon that aims to prevent gun violence in the Waukegan, North Chicago and Zion communities. Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart — joined by officials like Congressman Brad Schneider, State Representative Rita Mayfield and State Senator Adriane […]
It’s called the Crime Gun Intelligence Center or CGIC. The Center will weave together federal, state and local law enforcement to investigate and prevent gun violence. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco was in town for the announcement. The CGIC will also use an interconnected ballistics network to help law enforcement connect gun crimes using markings […]
The Chicago Bears have scheduled a Wednesday news conference to announce plans for “a state-of-the-art, publicly owned enclosed stadium” on the city’s Museum Campus near Lake Michigan
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears have scheduled a Wednesday news conference to announce plans for “a state-of-the-art, publicly owned enclosed stadium” on the city’s Museum Campus near Lake Michigan. The announcement Monday said the plans also call for additional green and open space with access to the lakefront. The team said last month it
Chicago Bears schedule a Wednesday announcement on new stadium near lakefront
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears have scheduled a Wednesday news conference to announce plans for “a state-of-the-art, publicly owned enclosed stadium” on the city’s Museum Campus near Lake Michigan. The announcement Monday said the plans also call for additional green and open space with access to the lakefront. The team said last month it
The wait continues but not for much longer!
A new exhibit inside the federal agency that’s responsible for enforcing the nation’s gun laws features photos of the faces of more than 100 victims of gun violence
WASHINGTON (AP) — Children fatally shot in their classrooms. Law enforcement gunned down while doing their jobs. Victims of domestic violence. And people killed on American streets. Photos of their faces line the wall as part of a new exhibit inside the federal agency in Washington that’s responsible for enforcing the nation’s gun laws. It’s […]
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A new exhibit inside the federal agency that’s responsible for enforcing the nation’s gun laws features photos of the faces of more than 100 victims of gun violence. It’s meant to serve as a powerful reminder to law enforcement of the human toll of gun violence
Stephen Lawrence, 18, an aspiring architect, was murdered on his way home in an unprovoked attack by a gang of racists in Eltham, south-east London, in April 1993.