Various cities across the country, most notably Chicago, have run gun buy back programs. These…
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Argument Leads to Shooting in Oak Park – in spite of the handgun ban
As the Wednesday Journal reports, a 39 year old man was shot in the pelvis…
Mother and Baby Seriously Injured During Oak Park, IL Home Invasion
As the Wednesday Journal reports, on Monday morning, an Oak Park woman was preparing to…
Survey Shows Gun Ownership in Alabama is High – and corresponds with low crime rates
As WRCB reports, a new survey shows that approximately two thirds of Alabama residents own…
Woman shot by muggers in Chicago’s West Loop – despite the handgun ban
As the Sun Times reports, a woman was shot in the leg after she struggled…
Chicago’s Mayor Daley Blames the Media for Chicago Steep Crime Increase
As the Sum Times reports, Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley has blamed the news media…
Chicago Crime: So bad that the Governor Offers State Troopers and National Guard Equiptment
As the Sun Times reports, after stating that violent crime in Chicago is “out of…
Another Week of Armed Robberies in Oak Park – despite the handgun ban
As the Wednesday Journal reports, there were 5 people victimized in 3 Oak Park, IL…
Bike-By Shootings in Chicago
As the Chicago Tribune reports, two people were shot by a gunman on a bicycle…
We Need “Criminal Control” – Not “Gun Control”
Rather than focus on the problem of crime, many gun control advocates cling to the…