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Bridgeport

May 10, 2013

Concealed Carry Opponent to Speak at Darst Center

A Christian group in Bridgeport invited a speaker from Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence.

North Lawndale

May 07, 2013

Sharon Dixon, Former Alderman, Busted With Loaded Gun, Prosecutors Say

The former West Side alderman brought a holstered .357 Magnum into a police station, prosecutors said.

Marquette Park

March 27, 2013

CPS Child Welfare Attendant Charged With Threatening Woman

Charles Latimore, who was also arrested on gun charges, told a judge that he works at Tilden High School.

Chicago

March 18, 2013

Jonylah Watkins' Killer Will Be Caught, Police Supt. Garry McCarthy Says

Chicago's top cop said he's confident police will catch the man who shot the infant and her dad.

Belmont Cragin

March 12, 2013

Alleged Gun-Packing State Senator Back in Court

Sen. Donne Trotter was arraigned Tuesday on charges that he brought a gun into O'Hare Airport.

Chatham

February 12, 2013

Nathaniel Pendleton Hopes 'My Daughter's Death Was Not in Vain'

Tougher penalties for murders among suggestions discussed at Monday's community forum.

Chicago

February 11, 2013

Rahm Emanuel Joins McCarthy, Alvarez in Pushing for Tougher Gun Penalties

Joined by top law enforcement officials, mayor called for leading by example ahead of Obama's visit.

Chicago

January 17, 2013

Mayor Proposes Adding Jail Time to Gun Violations

Mayor Rahm Emanuel proposed stiff new sentences for failing to report gun transfers.

Near West Side

December 15, 2012

Emanuel Calls For Gun Law Reform at Police District Opening

In wake of Friday's fatal school shooting, mayor says it's time for "common sense" gun laws.