Illinois lawmakers push for gun manufacturers to fund violence prevention
Illinois lawmakers and gun violence prevention leaders gathered this morning to advocate for the “Responsibility in Firearm Legislation Act,” which would require gun manufacturers to contribute financially to fund gun violence prevention initiatives.
CHICAGO (WGN) — State and local leaders credit a state-funded anti-violence program with what they say has lead to a significant decline in gun violence in Chicago and throughout Illinois. Several community organizations focused on anti-violence efforts joined Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker Thursday morning at the…
CHICAGO (WGN) — State and local leaders credit a state-funded anti-violence program with what they say has lead to a significant decline in gun violence in Chicago and throughout Illinois. Several community organizations focused on anti-violence efforts joined Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker Thursday morning at the…