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FBI: Violent crime, murder, on the rise for the second straight year

by Brian Seay

According to the FBI’s annual crime report, violent crime is on the rise - and as more murders are committed, guns are increasingly the weapon of choice.

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Sacramento approve $1.5 million to pay criminals not to shoot

by Jennifer Cruz

The money funds a program that pays participants up to $1,000 per month for clean living and accomplishments like completing drug counseling or education programs during a nine-month period,

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Illinois governor signs bill to crack down on criminals who are repeat gun offenders

by Chris Eger

A bipartisan measure designed in part to lengthen prison sentences for repeat gun offenders in Illinois was signed on Friday.

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Are left-wing groups getting more violent?

by Brian Seay

Experts note an increase in violence on both extremes of the political spectrum. But there’s a difference between clashes at a rally, and murder.

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Gun group reaction to the Yanez verdict takes several forms

by Brian Seay

Some call it government overreach, some are calling for reform, and some hold seminars to teach people their rights - and how to get home safe.

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Bipartisan push in Illinois legislature would increase sentencing for repeat gun offenders

by Brian Seay

In an effort to curb Chicago gun violence, the Illinois House on Monday approved a bill that would boost sentencing requirements for repeat gun offenders.

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Arrest made related to 2016 rural Ohio slaying of family of 8

by Jennifer Cruz

The brother of one of the victims was charged with Tampering with Evidence and Vandalism for destroying a GPS device that was part of the investigation.

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7 killed in Chicago Wednesday as the murder rate continues to outpace last year

by Brian Seay

A pregnant woman was among seven people killed Wednesday in Chicago, five of them murdered in a two hour window.

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Chicago homicide numbers still outpacing 2016, Trump again weighs in

by Brian Seay

There were more murders and more people shot in Chicago last month than in the first month of 2016, according to police data released Wednesday.

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Chicago homicides, shootings already outpacing last year’s historic violence

by Brian Seay

Following the deadliest year in decades, the Windy City is already outpacing 2016’s shooting and homicide statistics after just 22 days.

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Baltimore launches ‘Gun Violence Enforcement Division’

by Brian Seay

Officials in Baltimore launched a "Gun Violence Enforcement Division" this week, a unit of "elite" prosecutors and police who will work together to make sure gun convictions stick - something the city's been struggling with.

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Columnist: Chicago Police Superintendent wrong to say Chicago isn’t ‘out of control’

by Brian Seay

Facing the most violent year in decades, Chicago's top cop said this week that the city is "not out of control" - something a Chicago Tribune columnist disagrees with.

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