How to prevent school shootings in Illinois
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A retired suburban police official is calling on Gov. Pritzker to appoint a school safety and training chief.

Buffalo mass shooting: Accused gunman charged with federal hate crimes

Payton Gendron, the white man charged with killing 10 Black people at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, now faces federal hate crimes charges as well.

Chicago firefighter critically wounded in 2021 mass shooting dies

Timothy Eiland, 33, a father of five, was pronounced dead Monday at South Suburban Hospital, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office.

Gun safety proposal announced by bipartisan group of Senators

A group of Senate Democrats and Republicans announced Sunday the outline of a gun deal that includes modest curbs on obtaining firearms, plus aid for mental health and schools.

Gun violence marches planned nationwide this weekend
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Local organizers are hard at work getting ready for a national day of gun violence marches, as the pressure is growing for US lawmakers to make a move.

'March for Our Lives' returns with renewed push for gun control
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In the wake of recent mass shootings, the youth-led "March for Our Lives" will return to cities across America this weekend, demanding action on gun control.

House votes to set minimum age of 21 for buying semi-automatic weapons in response to recent mass shootings

The legislation has almost no chance of becoming law as the Senate pursues negotiations focused on improving mental health programs, bolstering school security and enhancing background checks.

Chicago's Father Michael Pfleger weighs in on gun control
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The calls for lawmakers to act on gun control have continued to grow in the wake off all the recent mass shootings. Congress held a hearing Wednesday on the issue. Meanwhile, national and local leaders continue to speak out and demand change.

DePaul professor weighs in on mass shootings, gun control in America
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The focus on Capitol Hill Wednesday was squarely on gun control. During an emotional House hearing, many who've lost loved ones spoke, including one woman who mentioned Chicago in saying gun laws are not effective. A DePaul College of Law teacher who aided the FBI in drafting the school?s active shooter response plan joined FOX 32 to talk about it.

Families of Uvalde, Buffalo victims and survivors testify in Congress

Families of victims and survivors of the mass shootings in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas appeared before a U.S. House committee Wednesday in an effort to share the human impact of gun violence and the urgency for lawmakers to enact gun control legislation.

Matthew McConaughey calls for 'gun responsibility' after Uvalde school shooting
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Actor Matthew McConaughey pushed for stricter background checks and raising the minimum age to purchase an AR-15 rifle during Tuesday's White House press briefing. "Now is this a cure-all? Hell no, but people are hurting."

Philadelphia shooting: 3 killed, 11 others shot on South Street

A shooting on Philadelphia's South Street late Saturday night left at least three people dead and 11 others injured after police say multiple gunmen opened fire on a crowd.

President Biden calls for action after mass shootings across the US
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In his Thursday night address to the nation where he pushed several gun control measures, President Biden said just since Uvalde, there have been 20 mass shootings in the U.S.