Illinois lawmakers discuss solutions to gun violence — what to know

In the wake of the Highland Park shooting and the constant barrage of bullets in Chicago, two state Democrats are calling for a bipartisan solution.

Illinois lawmakers discuss solutions to gun violence
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In the wake of the Highland Park shooting and the constant barrage of bullets in Chicago, two state Democrats are calling for a bipartisan solution.

Mother of Cooper Roberts, boy paralyzed in Highland Park shooting, speaks out
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Cooper Roberts was shot in the back and the bullet exited his chest, according to the boy's mother Keely Roberts. Cooper has undergone multiple surgeries and is paralyzed from the waist down.

Billy Corgan concert to benefit Highland Park shooting victims
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Smashing Pumpkins lead singer Billy Corgan will hold a special concert Wednesday night to benefit the victims in Highland Park.

Waukegan Township holding gas card lottery for seniors
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Although gas prices are down 70 cents from last month, many people are still feeling the pain at the pump.

Mother of Cooper Roberts, boy paralyzed in Highland Park shooting, speaks out

Cooper Roberts was shot in the back and the bullet exited his chest, according to the boy's mother Keely Roberts. Cooper has undergone multiple surgeries and is paralyzed from the waist down.

Suspect in Highland Park massacre faces 110 new charges in grand jury indictment

The suspect in the Fourth of July massacre in Highland Park now faces 110 additional criminal charges after a Lake County grand jury handed down an indictment Wednesday.

Tornados possible in Chicago area Saturday night after morning tornadoes in Naperville, Crest Hill, Joliet

The National Weather Service said that thunderstorms heading across Northern Illinois Saturday evening have "the potential to deliver all severe hazards to the region, including damaging straight line winds and a few brief tornadoes."

Tornadoes hit Chicago suburbs of Crest Hill, Joliet, Naperville on Saturday, Weather Service confirms

The tornado that started in Crest Hill tracked into the north side of Joliet before lifting. It was an EF-0 with peak winds of 70 mph. The tornado that hit the southwest side of Naperville has also been assigned a preliminary EF-0 rating with peak estimated winds of 80 mph.