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Chicago gets 20 ATF agents to help new gun task force, Trump takes credit

by Brian Seay

Twenty more federal agents are now in Chicago, working as part of a new task force that will crack down on gun traffickers and repeat gun offenders.

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Bill to criminalize some gun sales in Illinois awaits signature

by Chris Eger

The Democrat-led Illinois General Assembly sent a measure to Gov. Bruce Rauner creating a new felony charge for selling a gun or ammo in the state without a FOID card.

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Officer charged in fatal shooting, video released, protests sparked (VIDEO)

by Jared Morgan

Several of Chicago’s highways were blocked by protesters angered over video showing the fatal police shooting of a black teenager last year.

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