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Jones Bill Combatting Gun Violence Signed By Gov. Pritzker

Jul 29, 2019 | Jones

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to a tragic shooting on an expressway in February, state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, passed legislation to prevent gun violence from threatening drivers on highways.“Right now, our expressways are not monitored enough, and that...

Harper Highlights New Law Cracking Down on Gun Dealers

Jan 18, 2019 | Harper

CHICAGO – Fighting back against gun violence and cracking down on gun dealers, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is highlighting new gun safety measures that are now law. “Gun violence occurs too often in my district and across Chicago, and it is about time we made...

Hernandez to Meet with Students About Keeping Neighborhoods Safe at Gun Violence Town Hall

May 11, 2018 | Hernandez L

CHICAGO – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, will meet with local students to discuss the need for tougher gun laws and measures she has supported to effectively address gun violence on Monday, May 14 at 10:20 a.m. at the Farragut Career Academy, located...

Harper to Host Trauma Response Course, Teaching Bystanders Life-Saving Techniques

Oct 19, 2017 | Harper

CHICAGO – Community residents will have the opportunity to learn how to assist victims of gun violence by participating in a Chicago Trauma First Responder Course that is being hosted by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, and Dr. Mamta Swaroop, Associate Professor of...

Turner Sponsors Legislation to Provide Funding for Violence Prevention Programs

May 26, 2017 | Turner

CHICAGO – State Rep. Arthur Turner, D-Chicago, recently introduced legislation to provide much needed funding for violence prevention programs in Chicago and across the state. “There are many factors that cause violence to increase,” Turner said. “However, we cannot...

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