16 guns seized in Orland Park, Palos Heights among other Chicago suburbs

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Chicago police hosting gun turn-in event this Saturday in Lawndale

Chicago police are hosting a gun turn-in even this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Lighthouse Gospel Missionary Baptist Church, 3004 W. Lexington St.

Sixteen guns have been seized in Cook County over the last two weeks, the Cook County Sheriff's Office said.

The guns have been seized in Ford Heights, Orland Park, Harvey, Chicago, Robbins and Palos Heights.

CREDIT: Cook County Sheriff's Office

This has led to seven arrests with charges of aggravated battery, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and revoked FOID card.

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