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Illinoisans who own weapons that can no longer be purchased or sold in the state under its new assault weapons ban will soon be able to register those weapons so they can legally keep them.
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Dr. Anne McNamara is the assistant professor of trumpet at Illinois State University. She wants to create a Students Demand Action branch at ISU, focused on ending gun violence.
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Authorities said Monday night that they’ve arrested a 17-year-old suspect in Normal in connection with a fatal weekend shooting in Peoria County.
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4 Peorians charged in connection with bevy of attempted gun store burglaries across central IllinoisIf convicted, the defendants each face up to five years in federal prison, three years of supervised release, and possible fines of up to $250,000.
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A new law in Illinois restricts the way gun dealers and manufacturers can market and sell their products and subjects them to civil penalties for violations.
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The number of people shot in Bloomington-Normal over the last eight days is now four. None of the injuries has been life-threatening.
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Three people were injured in a string of shootings Sunday and Monday in Bloomington-Normal, local police departments said.
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Five central Illinois cities declared July 17 as Kristian "KP" Philpotts Day, honoring an aspiring veterinarian and community servant who made an impact at Illinois State University, Eastern Illinois University and the University of Illinois. Philpotts was shot and killed in 2022 when three teenagers attempted to rob him while he was driving for Lyft.
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The Bloomington City Council voted Monday to create a commission focused on gun violence, but the 5-4 vote shows it’s not a universally-backed idea.
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Eight months ago, a housing coalition in Bloomington-Normal asked for help, and a share of Town of Normal and City of Bloomington pandemic relief money to support as people go through rental assistance, eviction avoidance, and affordable housing programs. But the lack of housing and affordable housing is a much broader issue than one advocate can solve.