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NRA tells Pritzker to focus on Chicago 'crime epidemic' rather than 'spending time' on social media

July 7, 2022

NRA tells Pritzker to focus on Chicago 'crime epidemic' rather than 'spending time' on social media

The National Rifle Association pointed to the "crime epidemic" in Chicago in response to Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker telling them to leave Illinois "the hell alone."

National Education Association teachers union proposes resolution to change 'mother' to 'birthing parent'

July 6, 2022

National Education Association teachers union proposes resolution to change 'mother' to 'birthing parent'

The NEA teachers union's proposed resolutions called for the word 'mother' to be switched out for 'birthing parent' in the 2022 Representative Assembly.

After Highland Park shooting, Chicago pastor calls for justice in violence-ridden South Side

July 6, 2022

After Highland Park shooting, Chicago pastor calls for justice in violence-ridden South Side

A Chicago pastor said his community in the South Side of the Windy City also deserves justice after Highland Park shooting attracts national attention.

Highland Park shooting: How to talk to kids about US gun violence in the news

July 6, 2022

Highland Park shooting: How to talk to kids about US gun violence in the news

Here's how parents and caregivers can talk with their kids following the July 4th shooting in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park, where seven people were killed.

Highland Park Fourth of July shooting: A timeline of events

July 6, 2022

Highland Park Fourth of July shooting: A timeline of events

Illinois police captured suspected Highland Park shooter Robert E. Crimo III, who police suspect of firing on a suburban Chicago July 4th parade, after an 8-hour manhunt.

Illinois Gov. Pritzker tells NRA to 'leave us the hell alone' after mass shooting tweet

July 6, 2022

Illinois Gov. Pritzker tells NRA to 'leave us the hell alone' after mass shooting tweet

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker tweeted on Tuesday that the National Rifle Association should leave his state "the hell alone" following a July 4th parade mass shooting.

Highland Park shooting suspect appears virtually in court on 7 murder counts

July 6, 2022

Highland Park shooting suspect appears virtually in court on 7 murder counts

Accused Highland Park, Illinois, parade shooter Robert Crimo III was denied bond Wednesday during a brief virtual appearance in court on Wednesday via video stream

Lawrence Jones goes off on Lori Lightfoot: 'The biggest bunch of hypocrites’

July 6, 2022

Lawrence Jones goes off on Lori Lightfoot: 'The biggest bunch of hypocrites’

'Lawrence Jones Cross Country' host said that the American people are seeing Democrats as hypocrites after they campaigned on bringing better tone to government.

Father of Highland Park shooting suspect sponsored son's firearm ownership card despite past violent threats

July 6, 2022

Father of Highland Park shooting suspect sponsored son's firearm ownership card despite past violent threats

The father of suspected Highland Park gunman Robert Crimo sponsored his son's application for legal firearm ownership despite past threats of violence to himself and others.

Democrat Chicago official slams police chief's message to parents: 'Lori Lightfoot's puppet'

July 6, 2022

Democrat Chicago official slams police chief's message to parents: 'Lori Lightfoot's puppet'

Chicago mayoral candidate Raymond Lopez criticized the Windy City's police superintendent for remarks which cast blame for crime onto parents.