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Dispatches from gun country: ‘Firearms to me are what handbags are to women’

by Ben Philippi

Unlike his great uncle, Dominic Capone of the famous Capone bloodline pursued a successful career in television and film. He also enjoys the shooting sports and collecting guns.

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Fewer shootings, but more murders in Chicago as top cop calls for more gun laws

by Brian Seay

Chicago's top cop says CPD has recovered 5,000 firearms this year, but called for more gun laws to help drive down the city’s persistent gun violence.

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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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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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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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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 suburb enacts tough gun store rules after lawsuit

by Chris Eger

Following a suit from gun control advocates, including the controversial Father Michael Pfleger, Lyons, Illinois approved a strict ordinance regulating how guns are sold in town.

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Gun group’s plan to exploit Chicago’s gun buyback program spurs debate

by Daniel Terrill

Activists say they're highlighting the ineffectiveness of gun buybacks, but critics say they're scamming a symbolic effort in a city plagued by gun violence.

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Chicago group sues nearby towns to tighten regs for gun dealers

by Daniel Terrill

Anti-violence advocates sued three towns neighboring the Windy City where gun stores reside and allege that the stores’ presence burden residents in the area.

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