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IL Freedom Caucus condemns unconstitutional gun bill

House Bill 4144 mandates police seizure of firearms from anyone subject to an order of protection or “red flag” order and includes ex parte orders in which there is no notification of a hearing or any due process rights. #bill

Former Longtime Kankakee Superintendent Statement on New Year’s Day Mass Shooting

Kankakee has watched tragedy after tragedy of gun violence ravage our county, state and nation at an alarming rate. The fact that these horrific shootings continue to take place – here in Kankakee and nationwide - is unfathomable. #statement

Lt. Governor Stratton Joins National Leaders in Washington D.C. for Everytown’s Gun Violence Prevention Panel

President Biden will provide the conference’s keynote address tomorrow, underscoring the national significance of this movement. #gunviolence

Anew: Domestic Violence and Firearms are Interconnected; Illinois Must Protect Victims of Domestic Violence

This legislation would strengthen the law to protect domestic violence survivors from firearms. #dv

Violence Prevention Coordinating Council Hosting Gun Violence Prevention & Mental Health Workshop

It will feature workshops on gun violence prevention, domestic violence prevention, mental health, and youth empowerment. #gunviolence

Diverse Group Attends Commissioner Gordon’s Inaugural Violence Prevention Advisory Council

Last year, Cook County alone saw over 1,000-gun violence victims. It is the leading cause of death among children, teens and young adults under 25-years-old. #gunviolence

Op-Ed by FBI Director Christopher Wray: Violent Crime Problem Is Real and Tackling It Requires a Group Effort

The men and women of law enforcement are working tirelessly to tackle the threat. #fbi

Nation-Leading Gun Reform Legislation Introduced in Illinois House

“Gun violence is destroying families and communities from East St. Louis to Highland Park to Chicago, and this moment demands urgency,” said Rep. Morgan. #guncontrol

Cook County Board of Commissioners Approves Gun Violence Reduction Grants, Assault Weapons Ban

The thirty-four grants were awarded to individual organizations and coalitions serving city neighborhoods and suburban municipalities that the ongoing gun violence epidemic has impacted most.

Rush and Duckworth Reintroduce Bill To Take on Gun Violence Epidemic

“Gun violence has needlessly claimed the lives of too many children, and I have repeatedly introduced this commonsense legislation to prevent more families’ lives being shattered by bullets,” Rep. Rush said. #duckworth #rush

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